Ocean Grove, NJ

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    2024 Population
    3,092
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    62.2
    0.161% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.92%
    5.51% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $89,286
    20% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $790,100
    3.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,467
    0.407% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Ocean Grove, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Ocean Grove, NJ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Ocean Grove, NJ was $790,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

    Most people in Ocean Grove, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ocean Grove, NJ was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ocean Grove, NJ is home to a population of 3.09k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.99% of Ocean Grove, NJ residents were born outside of the country (247 people).

    In 2024, there were 37.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Ocean Grove, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 51 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Ocean Grove, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ocean Grove, NJ was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ocean Grove, NJ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.86k ± 417
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      77 ± 66
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      51 ± 40
    3.85%
    Hispanic Population
    119 people

    In 2024, there were 37.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Ocean Grove, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 51 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.85% of the people in Ocean Grove, NJ are hispanic (119 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ocean Grove, NJ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      279,408 ± 12,782 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      210,288 ± 11,131 people
    3. Mexico
      108,737 ± 8,049 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.99%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    247 people
    11.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    337 people

    As of 2024, 7.99% of Ocean Grove, NJ residents (247 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ocean Grove, NJ was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ocean Grove, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      18 ± 30
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 21

    Ocean Grove, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ocean Grove, NJ.

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    Health

    94.9% of the population of Ocean Grove, NJ has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 3.82% on Medicaid, 27.3% on Medicare, 19.7% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 3.04% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 46.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.07%
    Uninsured
    44.1%
    Employer Coverage
    3.82%
    Medicaid
    27.3%
    Medicare
    19.7%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ocean Grove, NJ declined by 39% from 8.32% to 5.07%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ocean Grove, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ocean Grove, NJ employs 1.47k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ocean Grove, NJ were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (276 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (276 people), and Retail Trade (138 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($207,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($130,893), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($130,179).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 243
    −0.407%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ocean Grove, NJ declined at a rate of −0.407%, from 1.47k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ocean Grove, NJ, are Management Occupations (218 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (165 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (162 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ocean Grove, NJ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.47k
    2024 Value
    ± 243
    −0.407%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ocean Grove, NJ declined at a rate of −0.407%, from 1.47k employees to 1.47k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ocean Grove, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (276 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (276 people), and Retail Trade (138 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ocean Grove, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Ocean Grove, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $76,442
    Median earning men ± $24,531
    $74,122
    Median earning women ± $21,766

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($191,635), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($163,864), and Construction ($79,732).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($118,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($94,408), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($83,194).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.27%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (52%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.914%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Jersey

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    Cory Booker
    Senator from New Jersey2
    Assumed office on October 31, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}
    Andy Kim
    Senator from New Jersey1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ocean Grove, NJ was $790,100 in 2024, which is 2.37 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $764,200 to $790,100, a 3.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Ocean Grove, NJ is 63.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ocean Grove, NJ have an average commute time of 36.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ocean Grove, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $790,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$100,018
    $1,118
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$238

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ocean Grove, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ocean Grove, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    51%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.7% of the housing units in Ocean Grove, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ocean Grove, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $89,286
    Median Household Income
    ± $30,631
    1.75k
    Number of Households
    ± 291

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.75k households in Ocean Grove, NJ grew to $89,286 from the previous year's value of $74,410.

    The following chart displays the households in Ocean Grove, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ocean Grove, NJ is from New Jersey.
    0.482
    2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey
    0.486
    2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (48.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (32.6%)
    3. Walked (8.11%)

    In 2024, 48.9% of workers in Ocean Grove, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (32.6%) and those who walked to work (8.11%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    36.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ocean Grove, NJ have a longer commute time (36.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 10.8% of the workforce in Ocean Grove, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Ocean Grove, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ocean Grove, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ocean Grove, NJ have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ocean Grove, NJ (204 out of 2.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ocean Grove, NJ is White, followed by Asian and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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