West Ocean City Cdp, Maryland
As of the census of 2000, there were 3311 residents, 1425 households, and 968 families in the census designated place. The population density was 822.4 people per square mile (317.53/kmē), it is Maryland's 87th least densely populated census designated place. There were 2075 housing units at an average density of 514.9 per square mile (198.8/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 people, and the average family size was 2.77 people. In the census designated place Population was distributed with 19.8% under the age of 18, 5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95 males. The median age is 43.5 years, The median age of males and females living in West Ocean City Cdp was 42.2 and 44.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 96.04% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 0.42% American Indian, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.18% from two or more races and 0.06% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $42279, making it the 117th poorest census designated place by median household income among the Maryland. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $51111, it is 238th wealthiest census designated place by median family income in Maryland. The per capita income for the census designated place was $28132, it would be the 93rd highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Maryland. The median income is $22104, Males had a median income of $26000 versus $20668 for females.
In 2000, 629 pupils and students, of which 48.01% are male and 51.99% are female, 19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.49% nursery or pri school, 7.79% kindergarten, 50.72% elementary school, 14.63% high school and 16.38% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2409 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2469 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2467 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2456 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2440 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2399 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2365 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2371 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2341 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2326 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2321 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 30 | 49 |
| Elementary school | 143 | 176 | 319 |
| High school | 58 | 34 | 92 |
| College or graduate school | 49 | 54 | 103 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ocean City CDP, Maryland | $42279 | $51111 | $28132 |
| Worcester County, Maryland | $40650 | $47293 | $22505 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |