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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ocean Grove

New Jersey · 4,256 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Ocean Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,935. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $148,100. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,256
−12%since 1990
from 4,818 in 1990
1990 – 2024
11,472 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 12,987 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.4
+2%since 1990
from 44.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ocean Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,935
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,232
+59%since 1990
from $16,504 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$148,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$632
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $574 in 1990
US average: $602
42.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
57.1% rent
4.6
−10%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,488)
Black1.4%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(184)
Asian2.9%(141)
Diversity Score24%(1,157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,868)
Black3.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(154)
Asian0.9%(39)
Diversity Score19.5%(829)
19
−19%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+7%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

Ocean Grove, New Jersey has about 4,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ocean Grove, New Jersey earns about $31,935 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 $148,100, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

About 36.2% 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 13.3% 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 562 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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