Economy & Jobs — Ocean City, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $67,517 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,974 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 30.5% |
| Professional | 14.1% |
| Finance Insurance | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 194 |
| Fast Food | 106 |
| Hotels Motels | 90 |
| Real Estate Offices | 72 |
| Coffee Shops | 54 |
| Commercial Banks | 36 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Clothing Stores | 27 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Liquor Stores | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
