Ocean County , New Jersey
Ocean County: County in New Jersey, United States
About
Ocean County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 576,567 and a population density of 243 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 607,186 inhabitants. Its county seat is Toms River. The county was created 171 years ago in 1849.
Geography
Ocean County is located at 39°51'58"N 74°15'0"W (39.8660000, -74.2500300). It has 3 neighbors: Atlantic County, Burlington County and Monmouth County.
The largest city of Ocean County is Brick with a population of 76,100. Other cities include, Point Pleasant population 18,772, Beachwood population 11,312, Lincoln Park population 10,111 and Point Pleasant Beach population 4,551. See all Ocean County cities & populated places.
Weather
Ocean County forecast: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%. more
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Ocean County Quick Facts
| Population : | 607,186 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| Different from : | Oceana County |
| Area : | 2372 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 31.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 68.69% |
| Named for : | Atlantic Ocean |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Capital : | Toms River |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:59:11 (22nd June 2021) |
| Density : | 256 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 5.04% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 87℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Ocean County has 3 neighbours.
- Atlantic County county in New Jersey, United States
- Burlington County county in New Jersey, United States
- Monmouth County county in New Jersey, United States
- Toms River
Demographics
The population of Ocean County increased by 5.04% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 576,567 | - | census |
| 2011 | 578,876 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 579,932 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 582,059 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 584,447 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 587,091 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 590,897 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 595,424 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 601,478 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 607,186 | 0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Ocean County (2)
People born in Ocean County, including author and scientist Clifford A. Pickover, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient David Southard, you can see a list of people who born in Ocean County.
Ocean County Populated Places (more)
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Ocean County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 106,300 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Toms River | 94,108 | Township of New Jersey |
| Brick | 76,100 | Most populous city in the state of New Jersey, United States; county seat of Essex County, New Jersey |
| Lacey | 29,295 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Barnegat | 23,655 | Township of New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant | 18,772 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maple Shade | 18,476 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Beachwood | 11,312 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,111 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,551 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| South Toms River | 3,685 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Tuckerton | 3,388 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Long Beach | 3,071 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Seaside Heights | 2,910 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Lakehurst | 2,708 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Pine Beach | 2,184 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
New Jersey Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8,882,190 | State of the United States of America |
| Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
| Bergen County | 932,202 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Middlesex County | 825,062 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Essex County | 798,975 | County in New York, United States |
| Hudson County | 672,391 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Monmouth County | 618,795 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Union County | 556,341 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Camden County | 506,471 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Passaic County | 501,826 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Morris County | 491,845 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Burlington County | 445,349 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Mercer County | 367,430 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Somerset County | 328,934 | County in Maine, United States |
| Gloucester County | 291,636 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Newark | 282,011 | Most populous city in the state of New Jersey, United States; county seat of Essex County, New Jersey |