Ocean County, NJ — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
646,434
Male
314,617
48.7%
Female
331,817
51.3%
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
8.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.9%
High School or Higher45.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.5%
Married
42.4%
Ocean County, NJ has a population of 646,434 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 85.0% of the population. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.0% of residents are foreign-born.