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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ocean Gate

New Jersey · 2,078 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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Ocean Gate has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $112,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,078
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,618 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ocean Gate
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,304
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,067 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,971
−33%vs 2000
vs $19,239 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$112,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $103,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$631
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $819 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
4.0
+57%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,963)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(218)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,043)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(24)
Diversity Score12.3%(255)
12
+17%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 25.5 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 Gate, New Jersey?

Ocean Gate, New Jersey has about 2,078 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ocean Gate, New Jersey earns about $28,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Gate, New Jersey expensive?

In Ocean Gate, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Gate, New Jersey?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Gate, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.1% of people in Ocean Gate, 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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