Economy & Jobs — Ocean City, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $101,782 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$116,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $70,660 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,436 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.2% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
| Professional | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 306 |
| Hotels Motels | 195 |
| Fast Food | 182 |
| Coffee Shops | 117 |
| Real Estate Offices | 98 |
| Beauty Salons | 57 |
| Physician Offices | 57 |
| Law Offices | 50 |
| Clothing Stores | 40 |
| Auto Repair | 34 |
| Dental Offices | 34 |
| Grocery Stores | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Liquor Stores | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
