Population 5,014 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ocean Park
Household size in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.08 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.94 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Ocean Park is a place of small households, averaging 1.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.08 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.6 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 62.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 61.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Ocean Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 61.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 53.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ocean Park: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ocean Park
Renters in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ocean Park is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 57.5% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.8% of the housing in Ocean Park, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 15.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Ocean Park are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Washington. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $926 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $822 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,252 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Ocean Park runs $1,252 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $450 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ocean Park
Bachelor's degrees in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Ocean Park (28.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ocean Park: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ocean Park
| Period | Ocean Park | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Ocean Park is the same as the national rate. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ocean Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Park | 1.99 | 61.3 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 38.8% | 1986 | $1,252 | 28.6% | 95.5% | 5.4% |
| Oysterville | 1.94 | 62.6 | 1.3% | 7.1% | 48.8% | 1993 | $1,153 | 33.1% | 96.8% | 6.0% |
| Oceanside | 1.81 | 62.6 | 8.4% | 17.2% | 49.8% | 1984 | $1,121 | 32.2% | 94.5% | 7.1% |
| Long Beach | 2.04 | 56.3 | 9.9% | 29.7% | 40.2% | 1975 | $967 | 27.9% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Bay Center | 2.10 | 55.2 | 3.8% | 16.0% | 23.4% | 1990 | $1,121 | 26.6% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
| Seaview | 1.94 | 62.8 | 13.6% | 21.9% | 41.8% | 1964 | $1,161 | 38.1% | 93.7% | 1.2% |
| Ilwaco | 2.54 | 50.2 | 16.4% | 26.5% | 28.0% | 1975 | $1,318 | 32.6% | 92.6% | 2.9% |
| Menlo | 2.45 | 42.5 | 22.9% | 11.2% | 29.8% | 1958 | $1,552 | 14.1% | 96.1% | 5.4% |
| Tokeland | 2.16 | 53.0 | 4.2% | 14.0% | 29.7% | 1988 | $1,107 | 25.0% | 94.0% | 5.3% |
| Stringtown | 2.36 | 45.9 | 11.4% | 14.0% | 30.3% | 1979 | $1,430 | 15.9% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
| Naselle | 2.41 | 43.8 | 19.3% | 12.6% | 28.5% | 1964 | $1,538 | 15.7% | 95.2% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ocean Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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