Ocean County, New Jersey

Total Population: 646,434

County Seat: Toms River

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Median Home Value

$366,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$86,411

Across all households

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.8%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Two or More Races2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

24.9%

65 Years and Over

22.4%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.5%

No Health Insurance

4.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$86,411

Mean Household Income

$115,709

Per Capita Income

$43,900

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$366,600

Median Rent

$1,702/mo

Total Housing Units

295,201

Owner-Occupied

80.2%

Renter-Occupied

19.8%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Married Couple Households

52.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.9%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

87.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34029.