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Ocean Grove

New Jersey · 3,057 residents · 0.371 sq mi
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Ocean Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,290. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 1,199 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $695,300. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 212%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,057
−28%since 2000
from 4,256 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,240 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 11,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.6
+27%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Ocean Grove
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,290
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,935 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,133
+167%since 2000
from $26,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$695,300
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,280
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
10.8
+133%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(2,607)
Black3.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(203)
Asian1%(31)
Other0.4%(14)
Diversity Score27.7%(848)
Diversity Score
28
+42%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

Ocean Grove, New Jersey has about 3,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean Grove, New Jersey earns about $64,290 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 $695,300, and the typical rent is about $1,280 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean Grove, New Jersey?

About 69.5% 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 4.7% 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 1,761 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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