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.

Oceanport, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,195

Median Agei

51.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%5,508

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%328

Two or More

4%250

Asian

1%64

Black

0.7%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%16

High School Diploma

15.5%674

Some College (<1 yr)

6%259

Some College (1+ yr)

13%564

Associate's Degree

5.8%250

Bachelor's Degree

36.3%1,576

Master's Degree

14.4%626

Professional Degree

1.6%70

Doctorate

2%88

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

54.3%

Graduate+

18%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$757,700

Median Renti

$1,608

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.1%2,234

Renter-Occupied

16.9%453

Total Units

2,907

Homeownership

83.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%15

$300K–$500K

11.6%259

$500K–$1M

70.2%1,569

$1M+

17.5%391

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

224

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%55

2010–2019

5.8%168

2000–2009

8.6%249

1990–1999

8.8%257

1980–1989

15.1%439

1970–1979

11.4%332

1960–1969

14.9%434

1950–1959

13.1%380

1940–1949

2.9%85

1939 or earlier

17.5%508

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%2,253

Electricity

12.8%343

Fuel Oil

2.7%72

Solar

0.7%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,094

Mean Household Incomei

$151,615

Per Capita Incomei

$65,154

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

2,936

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%52

$10K–$15K

2.9%79

$15K–$20K

2.8%76

$20K–$25K

7%187

$25K–$30K

1.9%50

$30K–$35K

0.7%20

$35K–$40K

2.3%63

$40K–$45K

0.7%18

$45K–$50K

0.6%16

$50K–$60K

1.6%43

$60K–$75K

6.8%184

$75K–$100K

13.8%370

$100K–$125K

6.3%168

$125K–$150K

5.7%153

$150K–$200K

16.5%443

$200K+

28.5%765

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

192

Residentsi

256

Avg. Tenant Renti

$512/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes83% occupied$500/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8100 homes99% occupied$520/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $126,094/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

78%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

19.7%

Low income$63K–$101K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

69.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.4% of subsidized households are minority

30.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69.3% 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

2654.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,723

Avg. Commutei

33.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,723

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

208(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured