Economy & Jobs — West Ocean City, Maryland
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $97,165 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$106,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $71,287 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,898 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 25.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.6% |
| Retail | 12.1% |
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.
