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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ocean City

New Jersey · 15,512 residents · 6.753 sq mi
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Ocean City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $172,200. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,512
+1%vs 2000
vs 15,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,297 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.2
−18%vs 2000
vs 47.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,018
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,158 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,399
−39%vs 2000
vs $33,217 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$172,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $215,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$632
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $722 in 2000
US average: $450
53.7%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
5.4
+10%vs 2000
vs 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(14,211)
Black4.1%(632)
Hispanic / Latino2%(306)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(2,451)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(14,602)
Black4.3%(663)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(280)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other1.2%(180)
Diversity Score17.9%(2,769)
18
+12%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ocean City, New Jersey?

Ocean City, New Jersey has about 15,512 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ocean City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ocean City, New Jersey earns about $32,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean City, New Jersey expensive?

In Ocean City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $172,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean City, New Jersey?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean City, New Jersey?

About 6.6% of people in Ocean City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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