Demographics & People — Ocean Gate, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,768 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 51.8 |
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| Total Households | 754 |
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| Family Households | 433 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.081 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,607 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 42 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 588 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 389 |
| Italian | 310 |
| German | 309 |
| Polish | 213 |
| Other groups | 136 |
| English | 124 |
| Dutch | 34 |
| Northern European | 31 |
| Scottish | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,728 |
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| Spanish | 10 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,753 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 124 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,380 |
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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 Gate, New Jersey.
