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Ocean City

New Jersey · 11,229 residents · 6.753 sq mi
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Ocean City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,060. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 4,149 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $573,400. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,229
−27%since 2000
from 15,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,663 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 2,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+20%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Ocean City
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,060
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,158 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,867
+71%since 2000
from $33,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,400
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,291
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(10,072)
Black1.9%(213)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(548)
Asian0.9%(105)
Other2.5%(277)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,667)
Diversity Score
24
+49%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean City, New Jersey?

Ocean City, New Jersey has about 11,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean City, New Jersey earns about $87,060 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 $573,400, and the typical rent is about $1,291 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean City, New Jersey?

About 53.2% 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 8.8% of people in Ocean City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean City, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,283 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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