New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 654,362 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,041 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $89,863 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,947 |
| Median Home Value | $398,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 296,357 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 196,874 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 46,969 (15.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52,514 (17.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 243,843 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Family Households | 163,132 (66.9%) |
The table below compares Ocean County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 80th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 16 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 18 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 21 | 5th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
