Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ocean City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,261

Median Agei

56.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.4%9,505

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%1,024

Black

3.4%382

Two or More

1.5%174

Other

1.3%142

Asian

0.2%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%183

High School Diploma

18%1,593

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%348

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%809

Associate's Degree

7.6%668

Bachelor's Degree

30%2,651

Master's Degree

18.9%1,666

Professional Degree

5.3%471

Doctorate

2.5%223

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

56.7%

Graduate+

26.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$840,500

Median Renti

$1,683

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.7%4,135

Renter-Occupied

27.3%1,554

Total Units

21,191

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

73.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%18

$50K–$100K

0.4%16

$100K–$150K

0.8%32

$150K–$200K

0.3%12

$200K–$300K

2.2%92

$300K–$500K

11.2%465

$500K–$1M

48.8%2,017

$1M+

35.9%1,483

Rent Distribution

Under $500

142

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

112

$1,000–$1,250

150

$1,250–$1,500

113

$1,500–$2,000

406

$2,000+

455

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%492

2010–2019

8.4%1,790

2000–2009

16.3%3,453

1990–1999

11.2%2,363

1980–1989

19.3%4,098

1970–1979

11.6%2,468

1960–1969

7.5%1,583

1950–1959

4.1%872

1940–1949

2.9%623

1939 or earlier

16.3%3,449

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%4,269

Electricity

22.6%1,287

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%65

Fuel Oil

0.5%30

Solar

0.4%22

Other

0.2%10

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,782

Mean Household Incomei

$147,215

Per Capita Incomei

$71,999

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

5,326

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%142

$10K–$15K

1.7%98

$15K–$20K

4.2%240

$20K–$25K

2.7%156

$25K–$30K

3%168

$30K–$35K

5.9%335

$35K–$40K

2.4%139

$40K–$45K

2.8%159

$45K–$50K

2%113

$50K–$60K

4.7%269

$60K–$75K

6.8%388

$75K–$100K

10.6%604

$100K–$125K

8.8%499

$125K–$150K

7.1%402

$150K–$200K

10.1%577

$200K+

24.6%1,400

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

140

Residentsi

148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$481/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 852 homes97% occupied$481/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,782/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

61%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

37%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8427.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

479

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,091

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,156

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

613(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured