Ocean County's estimated 2025 population is 666,265 with a growth rate of 0.53% 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 15.36% 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
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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