Demographics & People — West Ocean City, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,124 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 49.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,235 |
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| Family Households | 1,368 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2064 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,465 |
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| Black or African American | 252 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,417 |
| German | 1,148 |
| English | 959 |
| Other groups | 827 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 795 |
| Italian | 558 |
| Polish | 268 |
| Scottish | 181 |
| American | 154 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
Language
| English Only | 4,411 |
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| Spanish | 245 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,870 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 369 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,153 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Ocean City, Maryland.
