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Ocean County

New Jersey · 576,567 residents · 628.29 sq mi
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Ocean County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
576,567
+13%since 2000
from 510,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
411K477K544K610K676K1990201020202024Ocean County
2024654K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,620
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,443 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,826
+29%since 2000
from $23,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,100
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+79%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(459,174)
Black2.8%(14,431)
Hispanic / Latino5%(25,638)
Asian1.3%(6,426)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(109,779)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(495,534)
Black2.9%(16,583)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(47,783)
Asian1.7%(9,924)
Other1.1%(6,499)
Diversity Score31.6%(182,040)
Diversity Score
32
+47%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean County, New Jersey?

Ocean County, New Jersey has about 576,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean County, New Jersey earns about $59,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean County, New Jersey expensive?

In Ocean County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $294,100, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean County, New Jersey?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.0% of people in Ocean County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143,364 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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