Ocean City, WA Demographics

A map of Ocean City's Population by Race

Ocean City, Washington has an estimated population of 187, a large decrease from the 232 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.1% White, 39.6% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ocean City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ocean City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ocean City, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ocean City is ranked the 561st most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ocean City was ranked the 550th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ocean City's White Population

105 residents of Ocean City, or 56.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ocean City is lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ocean City ranks 148th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's White population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. White residents' share of Ocean City's population has decreased from 84.9% to 56.1%.

Ocean City is more White than neighboring Pacific Beach (0% White). Ocean City is less White than neighboring Hogans Corner (100% White), Copalis Beach (98.8% White), Oyehut (100% White), and Ocean Shores (84.3% White).

Ocean City's Black Population

0 residents of Ocean City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ocean City is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ocean City ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ocean City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Ocean City's Asian Population

0 residents of Ocean City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ocean City is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ocean City ranks 275th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ocean City's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Ocean City is less Asian than neighboring Ocean Shores (2.7% Asian).

Ocean City's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Ocean City, or 39.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ocean City is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ocean City ranks 613th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1380.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ocean City's population has increased from 2.2% to 39.6%.

Ocean City is more Hispanic than neighboring Hogans Corner (0% Hispanic), Copalis Beach (0.6% Hispanic), Oyehut (0% Hispanic), Ocean Shores (4.7% Hispanic), and Pacific Beach (0% Hispanic).

Ocean City's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Ocean City, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ocean City is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ocean City ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Ocean City's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.

Ocean City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hogans Corner (0% Native American/Other), Copalis Beach (0% Native American/Other), Oyehut (0% Native American/Other), and Pacific Beach (0% Native American/Other). Ocean City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Shores (5.1% Native American/Other).

Ocean City's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Ocean City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ocean City is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ocean City ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ocean City's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Ocean City is less Multiracial than neighboring Copalis Beach (0.6% Multiracial), and Ocean Shores (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.