Ocean Pines, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ocean Pines, Maryland is 12,028 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 118th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $91,400, the median home value is $352,600, and the median age is 63.0.
12,028
Population
1858
People / sq mi
$91,400
Median Income
$352,600
Median Home Value
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Ocean Pines covers 6.5 sq mi of land at 1858 people per square mile.
About Ocean Pines, MD
Ocean Pines skews on age — the median resident is 63.0, older than the national median. With 12,028 residents, Ocean Pines is a city in Maryland.
The typical household here earns about $91,400, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.0% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $352,600, with typical rent around $1,923.
36.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Around 15.3% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Ocean Pines — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,400
Median Household Income
$52,849
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$352,600
Median Home Value
$1,923
Median Rent
88.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.6%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
78.3%
Public Transit
15.3%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
49.5%
Foreign Born
93.6%
Non-English at Home
12.4%
Veterans
14.4%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.7% |
| Construction | 14.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.0% |
| Information | 9.0% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.7% |
| Retail Trade | 1.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ocean Pines, Maryland has a population of 12,028 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 118th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Ocean Pines, Maryland is $91,400, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ocean Pines, Maryland is $352,600, with median monthly rent at $1,923 and a homeownership rate of 88.9%.
The median age in Ocean Pines, Maryland is 63.0 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.