Ocean Grove is a CDP located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Ocean Grove has a 2024 population of 3,094. Ocean Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean Grove is $125,293 with a poverty rate of 4.93%. The median age in Ocean Grove is 61 years: 60 years for males, and 62.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,858 | 91.34% |
| Other race | 175 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.02% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,838 | 1.67 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 1,035 | 1.21 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Married | 686 | 2.19 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 68 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 49 | 3.02 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
2.18
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,111 | 37.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 940 | 31.55% |
| High School Graduate | 261 | 8.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 2.95% |
| Some College | 265 | 8.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,703 | 2,630 | 2,010 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 71 | 21 |
| Other Race | 175 | 50 | 3 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 13 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $75,655 | $45,689 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,665 | $0 | $68,958 |
| High School Graduate | $68,427 | $68,226 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,134 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,222 | $59,824 | $44,596 |
| Some College | $46,111 | $57,750 | $42,978 |
$55,222
Average Earnings
$59,824
Average Male
$44,596
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.07% of Ocean Grove residents speak only English, while 3.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,829 | 139 | 4.91% |
| Black | 32 | 7 | 21.88% |
| Asian | 41 | 6 | 14.63% |
| Other | 175 | 2 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 2 | 1.02% |
4.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.42%
Male Poverty Rate
6.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean Grove is Black, with 21.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean Grove is Hispanic, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
| Some College | 2.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 8.99% |
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
| Female Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,674 | $174,555 |
| Households | $72,500 | $125,293 |
| Married Families | $95,526 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,629 | $83,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 1.59% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.28%
Born in Ocean Grove
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
5.91%
Naturalized
90.96% of Ocean Grove residents were born in the United States, with 49.28% having been born in New Jersey. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,094 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 3,111 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 3,129 | 167 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 2,962 | -189 | -6% |
| 2020 | 3,151 | 104 | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 3,047 | -86 | -2.74% |
| 2018 | 3,133 | 190 | 6.46% |
| 2017 | 2,943 | -126 | -4.11% |
| 2016 | 3,069 | 54 | 1.79% |
| 2015 | 3,015 | -119 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 3,134 | -108 | -3.33% |
| 2013 | 3,242 | 7 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 3,235 | -266 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 3,501 | 159 | 4.76% |
| 2010 | 3,342 | 0 | 0% |