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Ocean City

Ocean City offers miles of guarded beaches and a boardwalk that stretches for 2.5 miles.
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Welcome to Ocean City

 
Ocean City is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is the county's largest city by area and is the principal city of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Cape May County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 11,701, reflecting a decline of 3,677 (-23.9%) from the 15,378 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 134 (-0.9%) from the 15,512 counted in the 1990 Census. In summer months, with an influx of tourists and second homeowners, there are estimated to be 115,000 to 130,000 within the city's borders.
 
Ocean City originated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 3, 1884, from portions of Upper Township, based on results from a referendum on April 30, 1884, and was reincorporated as a borough on March 31, 1890. Ocean City was incorporated as a city, its current government form, on March 25, 1897.
 
Known as a family-oriented seaside resort, Ocean City has prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages within its limits since its founding in 1879, offering miles of guarded beaches, a boardwalk that stretches for 2.5 miles (4.0 km), and a quaint downtown shopping and dining district.
 
The Travel Channel rated Ocean City as the Best Family Beach of 2005. It was ranked the third best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. In the 2009 Top 10 Beaches Contest, Ocean City ranked first.
 
From early June through Labor Day, Ocean City requires individuals age 12 and up to purchase a beach tag to access its beaches. For the 2013 season, a one-day pass costs $5, a weekly pass is $10, and a seasonal pass for the full summer season are $25 (though, if purchased before Memorial Day, seasonal tags are $20.)

Overview for Ocean City, NJ

11,260 people live in Ocean City, where the median age is 57.3 and the average individual income is $70,660. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,260

Total Population

57.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$70,660

Average individual Income

Around Ocean City, NJ

There's plenty to do around Ocean City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

24
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
60
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Famous Cookie Creamery, Outer Banks Boil, and Iron Kettle BBQ & Catering LLC.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.27 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.11 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.27 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.73 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.74 miles 15 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Shopping 1.68 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ocean City, NJ

Ocean City has 5,619 households, with an average household size of 1.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ocean City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,260 people call Ocean City home. The population density is 1,667 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,260

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

57.3 years

Median Age

46 / 54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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5,619

Total Households

1.99

Average Household Size

$70,660

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Ocean City, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Ocean City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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