Ocean County's estimated 2026 population is 678,412 with a growth rate of 0.89% 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 17.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ocean County includes 84.96% White, 3.47% other race, 3.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.96%)
Two or more races (6.3%)
Other race (3.47%)
Black or African American (3.02%)
Asian (1.85%)
Native American (0.38%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549,196 | 84.96% |
| Two or more races | 40,703 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 22,404 | 3.47% |
| Black or African American | 19,534 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 11,962 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 2,457 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 178 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ocean County's average per capita income is $56,855. Household income levels show a median of $86,411. The poverty rate stands at 10.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,971 | $146,930 |
| Families | $108,905 | $135,127 |
| Households | $86,411 | $115,709 |
| Non Families | $48,580 | $71,910 |
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