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Ocean Grove

New Jersey · 3,092 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Ocean Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,286. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,164 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $790,100. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 193%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,092
−27%since 2000
from 4,256 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,334 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 11,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+37%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ocean Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,286
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,935 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,273
+237%since 2000
from $26,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
−1%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$790,100
+193%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,488
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+91%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,868)
Black3.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(154)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,861)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(119)
Asian1.6%(51)
Other0.9%(29)
Diversity Score17.7%(548)
Diversity Score
18
−9%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
+33.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

Ocean Grove, New Jersey has about 3,092 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Grove, New Jersey earns about $89,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean Grove, New Jersey expensive?

In Ocean Grove, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $790,100, and the typical rent is about $1,488 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

About 69.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean Grove, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.9% of people in Ocean Grove, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean Grove, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean Grove, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,726 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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