Census-designated place · Florida
On Top of the World, Florida
On Top of the World, census-designated place, in Marion County, Florida. On Top of the World had 16,007 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,008). GEOID 1251587.
Residents, 2020-2024
16,007
±1,008 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 12,668
Median household income
$60,670
±$5,759 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$303,900
±$16,669 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,212
±$191 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is On Top of the World and what county is it in?
On Top of the World is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Marion County, Florida. It covers 17.5 square miles of land, 724 residents per square mile in 2020.
On Top of the World is in the Ocala, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in On Top of the World, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts On Top of the World's population at 16,007 (±1,008). The 2020 Census counted 12,668 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; On Top of the World is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | On Top of the World | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,007 ±1,008 | 400,078 | – |
| Households | 9,135 ±601 | 164,881 | – |
| Average household size | 1.74 ±0.07 | 2.37 | – |
| Housing units | 9,714 ±585 | 188,277 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in On Top of the World?
The median resident of On Top of the World is 71.4 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | On Top of the World | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 71.4 ±0.7 | 47.9 | – |
| Under 18 years | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 79.1% ±3.1 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±1.9 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±2.0 pts | 17.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±3.1 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3% ±2.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 21.4% ±3.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.6% ±3.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±1.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8% ±4.1 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.6% ±3.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±3.5 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.2% ±3.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in On Top of the World earn?
Half of On Top of the World's 9,135 households earn less than $60,670 a year (±$5,759), against $61,010 in Marion County and $74,568 in Florida. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | On Top of the World | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,670 ±$5,759 | $61,010 | – |
| Mean household income | $81,854 ±$6,307 | $79,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,738 ±$3,435 | $33,539 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±82.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±4.0 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±3.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in On Top of the World?
Owners occupy 92.6% of On Top of the World's occupied homes and renters 7.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $303,900 by its owner (±$16,669). The median renter pays $1,212 a month including utilities.
| Measure | On Top of the World | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $303,900 ±$16,669 | $243,100 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,212 ±$191 | $1,277 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5% ±28.7 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,513 ±$157 | $1,406 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.6% ±4.1 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Housing units | 9,714 ±585 | 188,277 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.0% ±17.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1% ±3.8 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 13.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.4% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in On Top of the World work and get to work?
69.5% of On Top of the World's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | On Top of the World | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 15.3% ±3.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±10.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7% ±9.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min ±4.9 | 26.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in On Top of the World?
3 census tracts lie mostly in On Top of the World, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,710 (Tract 26.10) to $81,790 (Tract 26.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 26.05Marion County | 8,944 | $81,790 |
| Tract 26.09Marion County | 3,021 | $50,957 |
| Tract 26.10Marion County | 4,967 | $45,710 |
| Tract 25.05Marion County | 9,248 | $58,743 |
| Tract 26.04Marion County | 4,045 | $70,307 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in On Top of the World) · Census block assignment files
How does On Top of the World compare with other places in Florida?
On Top of the World ranks 536th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 251st | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 617th | 770 |
| Median household income | 536th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 250th | 763 |
| Median home value | 447th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 555th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 527th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 240th | 733 |
| Median age | 13th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 760 |
| Work from home | 146th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 617th | 764 |
On Top of the World's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for On Top of the World?
16 of the 57 figures for On Top of the World on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for On Top of the World are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.