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Ocean City

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.753
State:
New Jersey

Ocean City is a city located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Ocean City has a 2025 population of 11,217 . Ocean City is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,226 in 2020.

The average household income in Ocean City is $144,085 with a poverty rate of 7.93%. The median age in Ocean City is 57.3 years: 55.6 years for males, and 58.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males.

11.2K
Total Population
1,661
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.02%
Growth

Ocean City Population

Ocean City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Ocean City includes 86.57% White, 9.13% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (86.57%)

Other race (9.13%)

Black or African American (2.23%)

Two or more races (1.72%)

Asian (0.31%)

Native American (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,74886.57%
Other race1,0289.13%
Black or African American2512.23%
Two or more races1941.72%
Asian350.31%
Native American40.04%

Ocean City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Ocean City's average per capita income is $62,935. Household income levels show a median of $101,782. The poverty rate stands at 7.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$165,089-
Families$138,355$173,548
Households$101,782$144,085
Non Families$53,913$92,921

$62,935

Average Income

$101,782

Median Household Income

7.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)