Ocean township is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Ocean township has a 2024 population of 27,657. Ocean township is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,681 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocean township is $151,681 with a poverty rate of 6.02%. The median age in Ocean township is 41.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocean township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,651 | 74.46% |
| Black or African American | 2,926 | 10.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,176 | 7.85% |
| Asian | 1,054 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 720 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,580 | 2.62 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 5,989 | 3.2 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 3,139 | 1.2 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,036 | 3.4 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Male | 416 | 2.99 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 2.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,417 | 7.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,632 | 29.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,911 | 20.22% |
| High School Graduate | 3,846 | 19.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 537 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 3,485 | 18.02% |
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 | 14,408 | 14,098 | 7,830 |
| Hispanic | 1,770 | 1,261 | 588 |
| Black | 1,716 | 1,594 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 1,256 | 1,020 | 648 |
| Asian | 812 | 727 | 447 |
| Other Race | 468 | 382 | 86 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,337 | $96,476 | $70,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,109 | $118,750 | $82,929 |
| High School Graduate | $39,899 | $47,328 | $37,277 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,854 | $56,053 | $25,030 |
| Overall | $64,473 | $82,259 | $50,189 |
| Some College | $47,314 | $60,823 | $36,919 |
$64,473
Average Earnings
$82,259
Average Male
$50,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.14% of Ocean township residents speak only English, while 18.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,479 | 913 | 4.69% |
| Hispanic | 2,870 | 486 | 16.93% |
| Other | 720 | 307 | 42.64% |
| Black | 2,926 | 145 | 4.96% |
| Multiple | 2,131 | 113 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1,054 | 25 | 2.37% |
6.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.55%
Male Poverty Rate
7.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocean township is Other, with 42.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocean township is Asian, with 2.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.16% |
| High School | 10.5% |
| Some College | 4.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.03% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,619 | $180,744 |
| Households | $112,614 | $151,681 |
| Married Families | $157,694 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,055 | $76,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
666
Number of Veterans
649
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 303 |
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 263 |
| 65 to 74 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 3.58% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 2.26% |
| Black | 17 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
61.52%
Born in Ocean township
85.26%
Native Born
14.74%
Foreign Born
7.07%
Non Citizen
7.67%
Naturalized
85.26% of Ocean township residents were born in the United States, with 61.52% having been born in New Jersey. 7.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,962 | -139 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 27,101 | -139 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 27,240 | -139 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 27,379 | -139 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 27,518 | -139 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 27,657 | -139 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 27,796 | -139 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 27,935 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 27,949 | 268 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 27,681 | 1,100 | 4.14% |
| 2019 | 26,581 | -117 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 26,698 | -117 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 26,815 | 181 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 26,634 | -297 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 26,931 | -53 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 26,984 | -48 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 27,032 | -69 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 27,101 | -106 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 27,207 | -69 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 27,276 | 0 | 0% |