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Ocean County

New Jersey · 637,229 residents · 628.29 sq mi
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Ocean County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,679. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637,229
+25%since 2000
from 510,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+1%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
411K477K544K610K676K1990201020202024Ocean County
2024654K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,679
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,443 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,041
+61%since 2000
from $23,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+43%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(520,578)
Black2.8%(17,649)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(66,329)
Asian1.8%(11,339)
Other1.8%(11,526)
Diversity Score37.4%(238,123)
Segregation Score29%(185,043)
Diversity Score
37
+74%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean County, New Jersey?

Ocean County, New Jersey has about 637,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ocean County, New Jersey earns about $72,679 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 $286,700, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean County, New Jersey?

About 31.4% 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 9.9% 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 204,026 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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