West Ocean City, MD Demographics
A map of West Ocean City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,443 | 89.7% |
Hispanic | 166 | 3.4% |
Multiracial | 160 | 3.2% |
Black | 98 | 2.0% |
Asian | 59 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 26 | 0.5% |
West Ocean City, Maryland had a population of 4,952 in 2020. It was 89.7% White, 2.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Ocean City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is the 205th 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).
West Ocean City's White Population
4,443 residents of West Ocean City identify as White, or 89.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Ocean City considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #117 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more White than neighboring Ocean City (86.5% White), Berlin (70.5% White), and Bishopville (72.5% White). West Ocean City is less White than neighboring Ocean Pines (90.2% White), and Fenwick Island (93.6% White).
West Ocean City's Black Population
98 residents of West Ocean City identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Ocean City considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #396 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more Black than neighboring Fenwick Island (1.7% Black). West Ocean City is less Black than neighboring Ocean Pines (2.2% Black), Berlin (17.3% Black), and Bishopville (15.2% Black).
West Ocean City's Asian Population
59 residents of West Ocean City identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Ocean City slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more Asian than neighboring Fenwick Island (0.6% Asian). West Ocean City is less Asian than neighboring Ocean Pines (1.3% Asian), Ocean City (1.8% Asian), Berlin (1.6% Asian), and Bishopville (2.8% Asian).
West Ocean City's Hispanic Population
166 residents of West Ocean City identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Ocean City slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #367 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Pines (2.9% Hispanic), and Fenwick Island (1.5% Hispanic). West Ocean City is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean City (6% Hispanic), Berlin (6.3% Hispanic), and Bishopville (5.2% Hispanic).
West Ocean City's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of West Ocean City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Ocean City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fenwick Island (0% Native American/Other). West Ocean City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berlin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bishopville (1% Native American/Other).
West Ocean City's Multiracial Population
160 residents of West Ocean City identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Ocean City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Ocean City is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Ocean City is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Pines (3% Multiracial), and Fenwick Island (2.6% Multiracial). West Ocean City is less Multiracial than neighboring Berlin (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.