Ocean City, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ocean City, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,065
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
8.8%
Median Home
$573,400
Median Income
$87,060
Median Rent
$1,291
Ocean City SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
5
Ocean City, NJ Crime Report
342
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,139.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
33.83%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ocean City / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 342 | 3,139.6 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 73.4 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 18.4 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 45.9 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 334 | 3,066.2 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 39 | 358.0 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 287 | 2,634.7 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 73.4 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Ocean City, NJ Cost Of Living
146
Ocean City's Overall Cost Of Living
Ocean City's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ocean City | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 249 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
Ocean City, NJ Photos
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Source: Wikipedia
Source: Public Domain
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Rankings for Ocean City in New Jersey
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Population over time in Ocean City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,065 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 11,202 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,328 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 11,430 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 11,470 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 11,520 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 11,640 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,790 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 12,010 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 12,289 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ocean City
| Race | Ocean City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.6% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ocean City
| Gender | Ocean City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ocean City for adults over 25
| Education | Ocean City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ocean City, New Jersey
| Income | Ocean City | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.5% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
