Demographics & People — Ocean City, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,260 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,300 |
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| Median Age | 56.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,619 |
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| Family Households | 3,483 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2172 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,748 |
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| Black or African American | 251 |
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| Asian | 35 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,051 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 3,452 |
| Italian | 2,711 |
| German | 2,062 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,650 |
| English | 1,605 |
| Other groups | 1,369 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 944 |
| Polish | 694 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 693 |
| American | 322 |
Language
| English Only | 9,791 |
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| Spanish | 835 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,062 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 835 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,530 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ocean City, New Jersey.
