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Oceanport

New Jersey · 6,150 residents · 3.172 sq mi
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Oceanport is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $527,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,150
+6%since 2000
from 5,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,939 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Oceanport
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,417
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,706
+67%since 2000
from $33,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
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
$527,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+55%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(5,481)
Black1.9%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(120)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(673)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,155)
Black1.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(611)
Asian1.1%(70)
Other4.4%(270)
Diversity Score36.8%(2,266)
Diversity Score
37
+218%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oceanport, New Jersey?

Oceanport, New Jersey has about 6,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oceanport, New Jersey earns about $105,417 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 $527,300.

How educated are people in Oceanport, New Jersey?

About 54.5% 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 3.5% of people in Oceanport, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oceanport, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Oceanport, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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