Ocean Breeze, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 777, Ocean Breeze's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ocean Breeze is a small community located in Florida, within Martin County. The total population is 777. It ranks as the 817th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ocean Breeze is 54.3 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ocean Breeze is $95,833. This is 29% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 74% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 107% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $302,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ocean Breeze is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.4% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.4%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ocean Breeze, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.