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Ocean Grove

Massachusetts · 2,904 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Ocean Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,985. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,904
−4%since 2000
from 3,012 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,387 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+16%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Ocean Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,985
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,604
+88%since 2000
from $20,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,403
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,921)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(2,649)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(76)
Asian0.8%(22)
Other3%(86)
Diversity Score17.3%(503)
Diversity Score
17
+544%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts?

Ocean Grove, Massachusetts has about 2,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts earns about $66,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Grove, Massachusetts expensive?

In Ocean Grove, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $223,600, and the typical rent is about $1,403 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts?

About 8.9% of people in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Grove, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Grove, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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