Ocean County's estimated 2026 population is 679,097 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ocean County is the 5th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 577,574 and has seen a growth of 17.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 39 years
There are 490,996 adults, (148,007 of whom are seniors) in Ocean County.
Female: 335,577 (51.3%)
Male: 318,785 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Ocean County includes 83.29% White, 3.95% other race, 3.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545,002 | 83.29% |
| Two or more races | 48,190 | 7.36% |
| Other race | 25,821 | 3.95% |
| Black or African American | 19,905 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 12,621 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 2,587 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 236 | 0.04% |
Ocean County's average per capita income is $59,481. Household income levels show a median of $89,863. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,542 | $151,031 |
| Families | $112,175 | $138,864 |
| Households | $89,863 | $118,767 |
| Non Families | $50,302 | $72,451 |
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