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West Ocean City, MD

Population 5,246 · ACS 2020-2024

Median Household Income
$97,165 ± $19,806
Median Home Value
$423,700 ± $39,317
Median Gross Rent
$1,620 ± $304/mo
Per Capita Income
$71,916
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
10.7%
Homeownership Rate
81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.2%
Median Age
49.5
Average Commute
18 min
Households
2,225
Veterans
348

Population Over Time

West Ocean City grew 13.3% from 2014 to 2024.

2014
4,586
2016
4,199
2018
4,319
2020
4,661
2022
5,246
2024
5,198

Population by Race & Ethnicity

White
89.0%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
0.5%

Nearby Cities in Maryland

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024. Estimates carry a margin of error (shown as ±) inherent to ACS's sample-based methodology.

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