U.S. County · Profile

Ocean County

659.2KTotal Population
720Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+29.01%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ocean County has a population of 659,197 as of 2023. It is located in New Jersey.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ocean County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.0%573,501
Hispanic or Latino9.7%63,942
Two or More Races4.7%30,982
Black or African American3.1%20,435
Some Other Race3.0%19,776
Asian1.9%12,525
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%1,318
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ocean County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$82,379
10.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$42,497
10.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.5%
8.7% below national average
Median Age
41.8 years

Income & Poverty

$82,379Median Household Income
$42,497Per Capita Income
10.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$82,379$111,549
Families$104,483$129,682
Married-couple Families$104,483$117,021
Nonfamily Households$46,457$50,174

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ocean County, New Jersey.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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