Demographics & People — Ocean Acres, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,689 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,500 |
| Median Age | 43.6 |
| Total Households | 6,837 |
| Family Households | 5,160 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1902 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,807 |
| Black or African American | 182 |
| Asian | 134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,645 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 4,891 |
| Italian | 4,679 |
| German | 4,085 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,495 |
| English | 2,000 |
| Other groups | 1,943 |
| Polish | 1,713 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,187 |
| American | 566 |
| Scotch-Irish | 497 |
Language
| English Only | 16,417 |
| Spanish | 888 |
| Population 5+ | 17,980 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 965 |
| Population 18+ | 14,548 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ocean Acres, New Jersey.