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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oceanport

New Jersey · 5,807 residents · 3.172 sq mi
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Oceanport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,458. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $230,400. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,807
−6%since 1990
from 6,146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,831 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,938 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+9%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Oceanport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,458
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,356
+51%since 1990
from $22,092 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$230,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $640 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
11.8% rent
3.2
−8%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,727)
Black4.1%(249)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian2.3%(144)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,481)
Black1.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(120)
Asian0.8%(46)
Diversity Score11.6%(673)
12
−38%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+11%since 1990
from 18.6 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 Oceanport, New Jersey?

Oceanport, New Jersey has about 5,807 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oceanport, New Jersey?

The typical household in Oceanport, New Jersey earns about $71,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oceanport, New Jersey expensive?

In Oceanport, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $230,400, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Oceanport, New Jersey?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oceanport, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oceanport, New Jersey?

About 2.7% of people in Oceanport, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceanport, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceanport, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 339 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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