Ocean City, NJ Metro Area is a popular vacation destination in the summer months for its beaches and outdoor activities. With a population of 95,488 and a population density of 364.11 people per square mile, it is one of the most densely populated areas on the eastern seaboard. Businesses that operate here year-round include amusement parks, restaurants, bars, museums, and retail stores. Year-round outdoor activities include swimming in the ocean or bay, fishing charters, surfing lessons, beach volleyball tournaments and more. There is also an active local demographic group that enjoys sports such as golfing at local courses, soccer games at Ocean City High School Stadium or basketball games at Alonzo Stagg Sports Complex. Other annual events include the Boardwalk Art Show held every year in May and the OCNJ Overnight Bike Ride which takes place every August.
The population in Ocean City Metro Area is 95,488. There are 380 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ocean City Metro Area is 50.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ocean City Metro Area is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ocean City Metro Area
- 58.0% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Ocean City Metro Area
- 85.6% are White
- 4.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 7.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander