Ocean County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ocean County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34029
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 628.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 286.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 914.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.865669
- Longitude
- -74.258864
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 635,030
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 473,627
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 575,148 | 90.6% |
| Hispanic | 59,883 | 9.4% |
| White | 535,668 | 84.4% |
| Black | 18,312 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 10,679 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 180 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,067 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 435,789 | 92.0% |
| Hispanic | 37,839 | 8.0% |
| White | 407,522 | 86.0% |
| Black | 16,416 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 9,972 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,281 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 672 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 654,362
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $95,399
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 67,961
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 545,002 | 83.3% |
| Black | 19,905 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 12,621 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 446,577
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 96,163 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 172,387 | 38.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 172,350 | 38.6% |
| Other | 454 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 210,170 | 47.1% |
| Female | 232,404 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 327,910 | 73.4% |
| Hispanic | 31,057 | 7.0% |
| Black | 3,130 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4,668 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 208,597
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 160,640 | 49.0% |
| Hispanic | 9,645 | 31.1% |
| Black | 988 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 1,461 | 31.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 98,867 | 47.0% |
| Female | 108,774 | 46.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 132,245 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 152,506 (34.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 296,357
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $471,078
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,862
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 12.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.