Township · New Jersey
Ocean Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean Township, Ocean County, township, in Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean Township, Ocean County had 9,314 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,835 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,014 (±16). GEOID 3402954300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,314
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,835 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,014 ±16
Median household income
$100,524
±$10,342 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$475,200
±$31,432 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,217
±$718 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Ocean Township, Ocean County and what county is it in?
Ocean Township, Ocean County is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It covers 20.9 square miles of land, 423 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Ocean Township (Ocean County): Waretown (CDP, 1,483 in 2020).
Ocean Township, Ocean County is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ocean Township, Ocean County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,314 people lived in Ocean Township, Ocean County on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,835 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,014 (±16).
| Measure | Ocean Township, Ocean County | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,014±16 | 654,362 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,908±244 | 243,843 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.14 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,407±293 | 296,357 | no clear change |
Ocean Township, Ocean County's population since 2000
From 6,450 in 2000 to 9,314 in 2025: up 44.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ocean Township, Ocean County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ocean Township, Ocean County?
The median resident of Ocean Township, Ocean County is 52.1 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 32.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.0%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ocean Township, Ocean County | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1±4.4 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.9%±5.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.9%±3.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 51.7%±3.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.6%±2.8 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±2.3 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±3.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±3.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±2.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.5%±5.4 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±2.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8%±4.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ocean Township, Ocean County earn?
Half of Ocean Township, Ocean County's 3,908 households earn less than $100,524 a year (±$10,342), against $89,863 in Ocean County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $86,413 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,111 after inflation. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ocean Township, Ocean County | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,524±$10,342 | $89,863 | +$14,111 |
| Mean household income | $124,073±$19,244 | $118,767 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,462±$5,341 | $44,947 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±3.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5%±8.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±3.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±1.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.2%±1.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ocean Township, Ocean County?
Owners occupy 88.3% of Ocean Township, Ocean County's occupied homes and renters 11.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $475,200 by its owner (±$31,432). The median renter pays $1,217 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ocean Township, Ocean County | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $475,200±$31,432 | $398,400 | +$78,301 |
| Median gross rent | $1,217±$718 | $1,755 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6%±22.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,332±$295 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.3%±4.9 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.7%±4.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,407±293 | 296,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.2%±3.6 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.3%±3.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.4%±3.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0%±2.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ocean Township, Ocean County building?
Builders took permits for 80 new housing units in Ocean Township, Ocean County in 2025 (80 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 8.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ocean Township, Ocean County work and get to work?
78.7% of Ocean Township, Ocean County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Ocean Township, Ocean County | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.8%±4.4 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9%±3.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±5.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±3.5 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.4 min±4.6 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ocean Township, Ocean County?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Ocean Township, Ocean County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,034 (Tract 7330.02) to $102,396 (Tract 7330.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7330.01Ocean County | 5,259 | $102,396 |
| Tract 7330.02Ocean County | 3,755 | $97,034 |
| Tract 7381Ocean County | 1,685 | $134,563 |
| Tract 9800Ocean County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ocean Township, Ocean County) · Census block assignment files
How does Ocean Township, Ocean County compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ocean Township, Ocean County is the 1,324th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 142nd-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Ocean Township, Ocean County ranks 492nd of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 142nd | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 66th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 673rd | 787 |
| Median household income | 492nd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 433rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 313th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 652nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 165th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 548th | 780 |
| Median age | 75th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 220th | 777 |
| Work from home | 575th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 80th | 787 |
Ocean Township, Ocean County's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ocean Township, Ocean County?
17 of the 57 figures for Ocean Township, Ocean County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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