Ocean County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 654,362 | — | #107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,863 | +19.6% | #303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,751 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $398,400 | +41.3% | #289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,755 | +50.9% | #115 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -16.7% | #901 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ocean County has a population of 654,362, making it the #107 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ocean County is $89,863, ranking #303 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Ocean County is $398,400 (+41.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,755/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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95.9% of residents in Ocean County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County, New Jersey has a total population of 654,362, making it the 107th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ocean County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ocean County is $89,863, which ranks #303 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Ocean County is $398,400, 41.3% above the national median. Renters in Ocean County pay a median gross rent of $1,755 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ocean County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Ocean County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).
All data for Ocean County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.