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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 2026 population of 11,215. Ocean City is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,226 in 2020.

The median household income in Ocean City is $101,782 with a poverty rate of 9.85%. The median age in Ocean City is 56.1 years: 55 years for males, and 56.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.3 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

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,215-2-0.02%
202511,217-2-0.02%
202411,219-25-0.22%
202311,244-55-0.49%
202211,299-3-0.03%
202111,302660.59%
202011,2262452.23%
201910,981-48-0.44%
201811,029-129-1.16%
201711,158-93-0.83%
201611,251-35-0.31%
201511,286-48-0.42%
201411,334-87-0.76%
201311,421-134-1.16%
201211,555-52-0.45%
201111,607-91-0.78%
201011,698-3-0.03%
200015,378-134-0.86%
199015,5121,56311.21%
198013,9493,37431.91%
197010,5752,95738.82%
19607,6181,57826.13%
19506,0401,36829.28%
19404,672-853-15.44%
19305,5253,013119.94%
19202,51200%

Median Age

Overall: 56.1 years
Female: 56.8 years
Male: 55 years

Ocean City Adults

There are 9,519 adults, (3,801 of whom are seniors) in Ocean City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,077 (54%)
Male: 5,184 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ocean City includes 84.84% White, 8.84% other race, 3.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,55484.84%
Other race9968.84%
Black or African American3823.39%
Two or more races2952.62%
Asian240.21%
Native American100.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race8547.58%
Two or more races1211.07%
White490.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,50584.41%
Black or African American3823.39%
Two or more races1741.55%
Other race1421.26%
Asian240.21%
Native American100.09%

Ocean City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ocean City 's average per capita income is $71,360. Household income levels show a median of $101,782. The poverty rate stands at 9.85%.

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$164,866-
Families$130,556$173,708
Households$101,782$147,215
Non Families$53,994$92,876

$71,360

Average Income

$101,782

Median Household Income

9.85%

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)