West Ocean City, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Worcester County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,124
Population
1,223/sq mi density
$93,776
Median Income
$71,287 per capita
$418,700
Home Value
$436,988 Zillow
$1,546
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$93,776 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$418,700 home value, $1,546/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,124
Census 2023
Population Density
1,223
per square mile
Land Area
4.2
square miles (10.9 km²)
Median Age
49.3 yrs
27% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.1%
Black
4.9%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.6%
Spanish
7.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.0%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.6%
26% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.0%
42% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,124 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,223 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 90.6% |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.0% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 9.6% |
| Health Insurance | 95.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.0% |
| Broadband Access | 94.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |