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Ocean View town, DE

ZIP 19970 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19970

19970 has a population of 8,265 with a median age of 62.9 yrs (43.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.4%-39% vs US avg
x
18–64
41.7%-32% vs US avg
x
65+
44.9%+176% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.1%-63% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
46.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
70.2%+46% vs US avg
x
Never married
12.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+69% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.4%+1165% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 19970

Poverty Rate
12.8%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.1%+69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.1%-56% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.4%+1165% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,265
Median age62.9
Poverty rate12.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.0%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born19.5%