Ocean County, NJ

County in New Jersey, Northeast · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Ocean County, NJ is a county in New Jersey with a population of 679,097 (105th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 209th of 2,916), Median Household Income (303rd of 3,093), Median Income (303rd of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,804th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,622nd of 3,094).

Population
679.1K
105th highest of 3,094
Density
1,081.4
153rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
6.42%
538th highest of 3,094
Area
628
1,506th highest of 3,094
Region
Northeast
New Jersey

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)17.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 52nd of 2,916
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)30.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 209th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$89,863
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    303rd of 3,093
  4. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 320th of 2,916
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 353rd of 2,916
  6. Median Income$89,863
    Poorest Counties
    303rd of 2,000
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)34.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    484th of 3,094
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 501st of 2,916
  9. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 688th of 2,916
  10. Poverty Rate (%)10.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    892nd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,755
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,976th of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$398,400
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,804th of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)30.0
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,622nd of 3,094
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,859th of 2,916
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,748th of 3,094
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year4,814
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,540th of 3,050
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)10.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,330th of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,284th of 2,916
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year953
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,297th of 3,050
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)88.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,142nd of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (71), weakest Economics (53). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 5 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Clermont County, OH95% similar
    Compared on 12 of 13
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    Compared on 10 of 13
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    Compared on 12 of 13
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    Compared on 10 of 13
  5. Licking County, OH89% similar
    Compared on 12 of 13

Quick answers

What is the population of Ocean County, NJ?
Ocean County, NJ has a population of 679,097, 105th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Ocean County, NJ rank best at?
Among US counties, Ocean County, NJ ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 209th of 2,916); Median Household Income (303rd of 3,093); Median Income (303rd of 2,000).
Where does Ocean County, NJ rank worst?
Ocean County, NJ ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,804th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,622nd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Ocean County, NJ?
Rankodex ranks Ocean County, NJ on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 8 topics