Ocean View, DE Demographics

A map of Ocean View's Population by Race

Ocean View, Delaware has an estimated population of 2,851, an increase from the 2,636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ocean View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ocean View has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ocean View, that probability was 15.1% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ocean View is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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 View was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ocean View's White Population

2,486 residents of Ocean View, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ocean View is significantly higher than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Ocean View ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Ocean View's population has decreased from 92.0% to 87.2%.

Ocean View is more White than neighboring South Bethany (84.4% White). Ocean View is less White than neighboring Millville (87.7% White), Bethany Beach (94.5% White), Fenwick Island (92.5% White), and Long Neck (90.2% White).

Ocean View's Black Population

60 residents of Ocean View, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ocean View is significantly lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Ocean View ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's Black population has grown by an estimated 215.8%. Black residents' share of Ocean View's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Ocean View is more Black than neighboring Millville (1.3% Black), Bethany Beach (0.1% Black), South Bethany (0% Black), and Fenwick Island (0% Black). Ocean View is less Black than neighboring Long Neck (4.4% Black).

Ocean View's Asian Population

82 residents of Ocean View, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ocean View is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Ocean View ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's Asian population has grown by an estimated 82.2%. Asian residents' share of Ocean View's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.9%.

Ocean View is more Asian than neighboring Millville (0.7% Asian), Bethany Beach (2% Asian), South Bethany (0.6% Asian), Fenwick Island (0% Asian), and Long Neck (1.9% Asian).

Ocean View's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Ocean View, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ocean View is lower than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ocean View ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ocean View's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.5%.

Ocean View is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethany Beach (2.7% Hispanic), South Bethany (1.7% Hispanic), and Long Neck (1.7% Hispanic). Ocean View is less Hispanic than neighboring Millville (7.8% Hispanic), and Fenwick Island (5.5% Hispanic).

Ocean View's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Ocean View, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ocean View is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Ocean View ranks 54th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ocean View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ocean View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bethany Beach (0% Native American/Other), South Bethany (0.2% Native American/Other), Fenwick Island (0.2% Native American/Other), and Long Neck (0% Native American/Other). Ocean View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millville (1.9% Native American/Other).

Ocean View's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Ocean View, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ocean View is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ocean View ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocean View's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ocean View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Ocean View is more Multiracial than neighboring Millville (0.7% Multiracial), Bethany Beach (0.8% Multiracial), Fenwick Island (1.7% Multiracial), and Long Neck (1.8% Multiracial). Ocean View is less Multiracial than neighboring South Bethany (13.2% 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.