Ocean City, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ocean City, Florida
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Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,314 |
| • Density | 4,063.06/sq mi (1,568.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-50925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288035 |
Ocean City is a cool place in Okaloosa County, Florida, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a town or city.
In 2020, about 6,314 people lived there. This was more than the 5,550 people who lived there in 2010. Ocean City is part of a larger area that includes Crestview and Fort Walton Beach.
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Where is Ocean City?
Ocean City is located in Florida, a state in the southeastern United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°26′23″N 86°36′25″W / 30.43972°N 86.60694°W.
Land and Water Areas
The community covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (5.3 km2). Most of this area, about 1.6 square miles (4.02 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (1.28 km2), is water. This means a good part of Ocean City is near water!
How Many People Live There?
The number of people living in Ocean City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 5,422 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,594 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,550 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,314 | 13.8% | |
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Who Lives in Ocean City?
In 2000, there were about 5,594 people living in Ocean City. These people lived in about 2,478 homes.
- Many homes had families living together.
- Some homes had children under 18.
- Many people lived alone, including some who were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ocean City in 2000 was 38 years old. The community had a good mix of people of all ages, from kids to older adults.
Images for kids
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Map showing Ocean City in Okaloosa County, Florida
See also
In Spanish: Ocean City (Florida) para niños
