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Ocean Gate

New Jersey · 2,011 residents · 0.45 sq mi
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Ocean Gate is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,011
−3%since 2000
from 2,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,469 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ocean Gate
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,067 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,770
+55%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,800
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,836)
Black1.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(128)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(372)
Diversity Score
18
+76%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Gate, New Jersey?

Ocean Gate, New Jersey has about 2,011 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Gate, New Jersey earns about $61,250 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 $264,800, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Gate, New Jersey?

About 23.1% 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 6.3% of people in Ocean Gate, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Gate, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Gate, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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