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Ocean SealJPG
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Map of New Jersey highlighting Ocean Countysvg
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1850
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Toms River
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2,372 Km&2 (916 Mi&2 )
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1,648 km&2 (636 mi&2)
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724 km&2 (280 mi&2)
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3053%
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2000
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510,916
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310
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is a
County located in the
U.S. State of
New Jersey . boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in New Jersey. It is home to
Island Beach State Park and the resort of
Seaside Heights . It is also home to
Six Flags Great Adventure , and the famous
New Jersey Pine Barrens . As of
2000 , the population is 510,916. Its
County Seat is
Toms River 6 . 2005 estimates show the counties population growing to around 555,000, making it the fastest growing county in New Jersey.
According to the
U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,372
Km&2 (916
Mi&2 ). 1,648 km&
2 (636 mi&
2) of it is land and 724 km&
2 (280 mi&
2) of it is water. The total area is 30.53% water.
Much of the county is flat and coastal. The highest point is one of three unnamed hills (one in
Jackson Township , the other two in
Plumsted Township ) that reach at least 230 feet (70 m) in elevation. The lowest elevation in the county is sea level.
As of the
Census 2 of 2000, there were 510,916 people, 200,402 households, and 137,876 families residing in the county. The
Population Density was 310/km&
2 (803/mi&
2). There were 248,711 housing units at an average density of 151/km&
2 (391/mi&
2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.05%
White , 2.99%
Black or
African American , 0.14%
Native American , 1.28%
Asian , 0.02%
Pacific Islander , 1.24% from
Other Races , and 1.29% from two or more races. 5.02% of the population were
Hispanic or
Latino of any race.
There were 200,402 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were
Married Couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 22.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $46,443, and the median income for a family was $56,420. Males had a median income of $44,822 versus $30,717 for females. The
Per Capita Income for the county was $23,054. 7.00% of the population and 4.80% of families were below the
Poverty Line . 10.00% of those under the age of 18 and 5.60% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Ocean County is governed by a
Board Of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members. Freeholders are elected at large by the voters of Ocean County in partisan elections and serve staggered 3-year terms. Ocean County's Freeholders have both administrative and policy making powers, and are well-compensated for their part-time positions, earning some $50,000 in salary and additional benefits to attend photo opportunities and ribbon cuttings.
Ocean County's Freeholders are:
The following is a list of the municipalities in Ocean County. Other,
Unincorporated areas in the county are listed below their parent municipality (or municipalities, as the case may be). Most of these areas are
Census-designated Place s that have been created by the
United States Census Bureau for enumeration purposes within a
Township . Other communities and enclaves that exist within a municipality are marked as next to the name.
