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| Ocean Township, New Jersey | |
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| Township | |
| Township of Ocean | |
| Motto: The Community of Gracious Living | |
 Map of Ocean Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. |
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 Census Bureau map of Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.002 sq mi (28.493 km2) |
| • Land | 10.877 sq mi (28.170 km2) |
| • Water | 0.125 sq mi (0.323 km2) 1.13% |
| Area rank | 201st of 566 in state 13th of 53 in county |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 27,291 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 27,105 |
| • Rank | 85th of 566 in state 8th of 53 in county |
| • Density | 2,509.1/sq mi (968.8/km2) |
| • Density rank | 250th of 566 in state 29th of 53 in county |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07712 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 3402554270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882601 |
| Website | www |
Ocean Township is a township located in east central Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Ocean Township consists of three main unincorporated communities: Wanamassa, Oakhurst and Wayside. The township is divided into two zip codes, 07755 (Oakhurst) and 07712 (Wannamassa & Wayside, main city Asbury Park). Small portions have Allenhurst (07711) and Deal (07723) zip codes.
As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 27,291, reflecting an increase of 332 (+1.2%) from the 26,959 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,901 (+7.6%) from the 25,058 counted in the 1990 Census.
The Township of Ocean was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1849, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, at which time the newly formed township stretched from the Shrewsbury River to the southern tip of Avon-by-the-Sea. Portions of the township have been taken to form Long Branch (April 11, 1867), Eatontown (April 4, 1873), Asbury Park (March 26, 1874), Neptune Township (February 26, 1879), Sea Bright (March 21, 1889), Allenhurst (April 26, 1897), Deal (March 7, 1898), Monmouth Beach (March 9, 1906), Interlaken (March 11, 1922) and Loch Arbour (April 23, 1957). The township derives its name from its original seaside location.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 11.002 square miles (28.493 km2), including 10.877 square miles (28.170 km2) of land and 0.125 square miles (0.323 km2) of water (1.13%).
Oakhurst (2010 Census population of 3,995) and Wanamassa (2010 population 4,532) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Ocean Township.
Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Cold Indian Springs, Colonial Terrace,
Deal Lake covers 158 acres (64 ha) and is overseen by the Deal Lake Commission, which was established in 1974. Seven municipalities border the lake, accounting for 27 miles (43 km) of shoreline, also including Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour and Neptune Township.
The township is bordered by Eatontown and West Long Branch on the north; Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst and Interlaken on the east; Neptune and Asbury Park on the south; and Tinton Falls on the west.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 3,768 | — | |
| 1860 | 4,346 | 15.3% | |
| 1870 | 6,189 | * | 42.4% |
| 1880 | 2,194 | −64.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,978 | * | 35.7% |
| 1900 | 4,251 | 42.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,377 | * | −67.6% |
| 1920 | 1,581 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,892 | 82.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,200 | 45.2% | |
| 1950 | 6,734 | 60.3% | |
| 1960 | 11,622 | * | 72.6% |
| 1970 | 18,643 | 60.4% | |
| 1980 | 23,570 | 26.4% | |
| 1990 | 25,058 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 26,959 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 27,291 | 1.2% | |
| Est. 2015 | 27,105 | −0.7% | |
| Population sources: 1850-1920 1850-1870 1850 1870 1880-1890 1890-1910 1910-1930 1930-1990 2000 2010 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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As of the census of 2010, there were 27,291 people, 10,611 households, and 7,417 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,509.1 per square mile (968.8/km2). There were 11,541 housing units at an average density of 1,061.1 per square mile (409.7/km2)*. The racial makeup of the township was 80.66% (22,013) White, 7.96% (2,173) Black or African American, 0.20% (54) Native American, 6.56% (1,791) Asian, 0.05% (13) Pacific Islander, 2.13% (582) from other races, and 2.44% (665) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.99% (2,453) of the population.
There were 10,611 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the township, the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.8 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and old there were 89.7 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $78,806 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,218) and the median family income was $100,682 (+/- $8,339). Males had a median income of $66,774 (+/- $6,581) versus $42,216 (+/- $5,707) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $40,432 (+/- $2,161). About 4.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2000 United States Census there were 26,959 people, 10,254 households, and 7,341 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,443.3 people per square mile (943.7/km²). There were 10,756 housing units at an average density of 974.8 per square mile (376.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 84.48% White, 5.67% African American, 0.15% Native American, 6.27% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.51% of the population.
There were 10,254 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $62,058, and the median income for a family was $74,572. Males had a median income of $52,376 versus $35,439 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,581. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Ocean Township has five named parks. The largest, Joe Palaia Park (formerly the Deal Test Site), is the site of the township's July 4 celebration, and the Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean's annual four-day festival. Ocean Township also contains Weltz Park, an undeveloped parcel of the Monmouth County Park System.
Ocean Township maintains a membership-based pool and tennis club for residents, with the pool open during the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
As of May 2010[update], the township had a total of 131.98 miles (212.40 km) of roadways, of which 119.74 miles (192.70 km) were maintained by the municipality, 4.56 miles (7.34 km) by Monmouth County and 7.68 miles (12.36 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Ocean Township is accessible by several major roads. The Route 18 freeway traverses the western part while Route 35 passes through in the east. Route 66 runs along the southern border with Neptune and Route 71 straddles the eastern border with Deal and West Long Branch. The Garden State Parkway is located west of Ocean in neighboring Tinton Falls.
A brief stretch of NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line passes through in the east, but the closest stations are Allenhurst and Elberon.
NJ Transit provides local bus transportation on the 832 and 837 routes.
