Ocean View, DE Demographics

A map of Ocean View's Population by Race

Ocean View, Delaware had a population of 2,636 in 2020. It was 92.0% White, 0.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ocean View, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is the 35th most populous. 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's White Population

2,426 residents of Ocean View identify as White, or 92.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Ocean View considerably larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #9 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more White than neighboring Long Neck (90.1% White). Ocean View is less White than neighboring Millville (92.1% White), Bethany Beach (93.8% White), South Bethany (97.6% White), and Fenwick Island (93.6% White).

Ocean View's Black Population

19 residents of Ocean View identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ocean View considerably less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more Black than neighboring Bethany Beach (0.1% Black), and South Bethany (0% Black). Ocean View is less Black than neighboring Millville (1.4% Black), Fenwick Island (1.7% Black), and Long Neck (3.1% Black).

Ocean View's Asian Population

45 residents of Ocean View identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ocean View roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #30 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more Asian than neighboring Millville (0.7% Asian), Bethany Beach (1.5% Asian), South Bethany (0.9% Asian), Fenwick Island (0.6% Asian), and Long Neck (0.5% Asian).

Ocean View's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Ocean View identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ocean View slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethany Beach (2.1% Hispanic), South Bethany (0.2% Hispanic), and Fenwick Island (1.5% Hispanic). Ocean View is less Hispanic than neighboring Millville (3.1% Hispanic).

Ocean View's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Ocean View identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ocean View roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millville (0.1% Native American/Other), South Bethany (0% Native American/Other), Fenwick Island (0% Native American/Other), and Long Neck (0.5% Native American/Other). Ocean View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethany Beach (0.7% Native American/Other).

Ocean View's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Ocean View identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ocean View roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Ocean View is ranked #75 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ocean View is more Multiracial than neighboring Bethany Beach (1.8% Multiracial), and South Bethany (1.3% Multiracial). Ocean View is less Multiracial than neighboring Millville (2.7% Multiracial), Fenwick Island (2.6% Multiracial), and Long Neck (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.