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West Ocean City, MD Weather
The average high in West Ocean City is 67.0° and the average low is 47.4°.
There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.9 inches of precipitation each year with 8.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Ocean City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.8 |
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Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Ocean City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Ocean City
The current population in West Ocean City is 5,198. The population has increased 14.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,198 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 5,124 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 5,246 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,287 | 13.4% |
| 2020 | 4,661 | 8.1% |
| 2019 | 4,310 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4,319 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 4,119 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 4,199 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 4,554 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 4,586 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 4,633 | 6.6% |
| 2012 | 4,348 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 4,452 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 4,541 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Ocean City
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West Ocean City is:
89.0% White with 4,628 White residents.
1.8% African American with 91 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 28 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 16 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 158 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 277 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Ocean City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.3% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Ocean City
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West Ocean City is 50.3% female with 2,614 female residents.
West Ocean City is 49.7% male with 2,583 male residents.
| Gender | West Ocean City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Ocean City for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed some college.
8.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Ocean City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Ocean City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Ocean City, Maryland
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2.2% of households in West Ocean City earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in West Ocean City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.7% of households in West Ocean City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.9% of households in West Ocean City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in West Ocean City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in West Ocean City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in West Ocean City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.8% of households in West Ocean City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in West Ocean City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.2% of households in West Ocean City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Ocean City | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.2% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
