Ocean View, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 728, Ocean View's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ocean View is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cape May County. The total population is 728. It ranks as the 580th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ocean View is 55.0 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 15.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ocean View is $107,344. This is 4% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ocean View, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $376,700. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ocean View has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ocean View, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.