Ocean Ridge is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,636.

Geography

Ocean Ridge is located at 26°31'30" North, 80°3'2" West (26.525113, -80.050443).

The town is located off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1.6 miles north of Briny Breezes, 1.3 miles east of Boynton Beach and 4.3 miles south of South Palm Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 57.00% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,636 people, 875 households, and 494 families residing in the town. The population density is 734.5/km² (1,909.6/mi²). There are 1,449 housing units at an average density of 650.5/km² (1,691.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.35% White, 0.12% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 875 households out of which 11.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 3.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% are non-families. 37.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.87 and the average family size is 2.41.

In the town the population is spread out with 10.3% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 57 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $70,625, and the median income for a family is $99,184. Males have a median income of $91,198 versus $31,607 for females. The per capita income for the town is $76,088. 4.7% of the population and 2.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Ocean Ridge official website