Ocean County, NJ

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2021 Population

630,057

4.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.943% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

5.95% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$76,644

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$298,800

4.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

273,262

4.46% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Ocean County, NJ had a population of 630k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $76,644. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ocean County, NJ grew from 602,018 to 630,057, a 4.66% increase and its median household income grew from $72,679 to $76,644, a 5.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ocean County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Other (Hispanic) (2.46%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.98%).

None of the households in Ocean County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Ocean County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ocean County, NJ are Ocean County College (1,572 degrees awarded in 2021), Beth Medrash Govoha (183804) (943 degrees), and Georgian Court University (635 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ocean County, NJ was $298,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

Most people in Ocean County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Ocean County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Ocean County, NJ borders Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, and Monmouth County, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Ocean County, NJ is home to a population of 630k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.77% of Ocean County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (48.9k people).

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (528k people) in Ocean County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29k White (Hispanic) and 17.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Ocean County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ocean County, NJ was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ocean County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ocean County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
528k ± 1.05k
White (Hispanic)
29k ± 2.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 771

9.45%

Hispanic Population

59.6k people

9.45% of the people in Ocean County, NJ are hispanic (59.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ocean County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

7.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

48.9k people

7.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

46.5k people

As of 2021, 7.77% of Ocean County, NJ residents (48.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ocean County, NJ was 7.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ocean County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14,328 ± 874
Gulf War (2001-)
4,654 ± 579
Korea
3,849 ± 437

Ocean County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ocean County, NJ employs 273k people. The largest industries in Ocean County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,343 people), Retail Trade (36,789 people), and Educational Services (34,945 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,985), Information ($81,992), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($79,576).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

273k

2021 Value

± 4,285

4.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ocean County, NJ grew at a rate of 4.46%, from 262k employees to 273k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ocean County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,748 people), Sales & Related Occupations (32,877 people), and Management Occupations (28,198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ocean County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

273k

2021 Value

± 4,285

4.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ocean County, NJ grew at a rate of 4.46%, from 262k employees to 273k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ocean County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,343 people), Retail Trade (36,789 people), and Educational Services (34,945 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ocean County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Ocean County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,025

Median earning men ± $1,113

$36,162

Median earning women ± $1,229

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($92,292), Information ($88,513), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,810).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,716), Information ($59,049), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,661
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,058
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,463
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.74M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.07M
Manufacturing
$964k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ocean County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.723%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.723%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ocean County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.723%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ocean County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ocean County, NJ awarded 4,046 degrees. The student population of Ocean County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 12,849 male students and 6,628 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ocean County, NJ are White (3,238 and 81.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (370 and 9.33%), Black or African American (144 and 3.63%), and Unknown (97 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Ocean County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Ocean County College (1,572 and 38.9%), Beth Medrash Govoha (183804) (943 and 23.3%), and Georgian Court University (635 and 15.7%).

The most popular majors in Ocean County, NJ are Talmudic Studies. (1,207 and 29.8%), General Studies (484 and 12%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (476 and 11.8%).

The median tuition cost in Ocean County, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,230.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ocean County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,477 (66% men and 34% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,477 students enrolled in Ocean County, NJ, 66% men and 34% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,304 records, of which 26.9% were women and 73.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
476 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
222 degrees awarded
General Studies
484 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ocean County, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 476 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ocean County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ocean County College
1,572 degrees awarded
Beth Medrash Govoha (183804)
943 degrees awarded
Georgian Court University
635 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ocean County College with 1,572 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ocean County, NJ, which is 1.11 times more than the 1,922 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,238 degrees mean that there were 8.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 370 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($482) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ocean County, NJ was $298,800 in 2021, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $286,700 to $298,800, a 4.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Ocean County, NJ is 79.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ocean County, NJ have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ocean County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ocean County, NJ is $76,644. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ocean County, NJ was Census Tract 7173 with a value of $150,046, followed by Census Tract 7223 and Census Tract 7232, with respective values of $148,021 and $129,035.

In 2022, 19.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ocean County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.29%.

Housing

Property

$298,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,810

$189,354

Median Property Taxes

±$2,856

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ocean County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ocean County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.7%

Homeownership

2021

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.7% of the housing units in Ocean County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ocean County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7173
Census Tract 7223
Census Tract 7232

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ocean County, NJ was Census Tract 7173 with a value of $150,046, followed by Census Tract 7223 and Census Tract 7232, with respective values of $148,021 and $129,035.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ocean County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,644

Median Household Income

± $1,204

238k

Number of Households

± 3,988

In 2021, the median household income of the 238k households in Ocean County, NJ grew to $76,644 from the previous year's value of $72,679.

The following chart displays the households in Ocean County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ocean County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)
Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Ocean County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.36%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ocean County, NJ have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.4% of the workforce in Ocean County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ocean County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ocean County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ocean County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ocean County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.29%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ocean County, NJ (65.2k out of 623k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ocean County, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.2% of the children was living in poverty in Ocean County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 99.3 in Ocean County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 20.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.2% of the population of Ocean County, NJ has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.747% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ocean County, NJ see 2390 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (2332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1612 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 565 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,390 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ocean County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Ocean County, NJ see an average of 2,390 patients per year. This represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (2,332 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ocean County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.79%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.747%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ocean County, NJ declined by 3.24% from 4.95% to 4.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ocean County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 30.5 in Ocean County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ocean County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.7% in Ocean County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ocean County, NJ.

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