Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey population by race
The table below shows Ocean township's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,373 | 94.74% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 30 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 368 | 4.16% |
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Ocean township population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Ocean township has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ocean township's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ocean township population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.74% are white, 0.76% are Black or African American, 0.34% are some other race and 4.16% are multiracial.
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Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey population by race.
The largest racial group in Ocean township is White with a population of 8,373 (94.74% of the total population).
Ocean township 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the township.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ocean township is White with a population of 8,373 (94.74% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 368 (4.16% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey
By ethnicity, 509 (5.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,329 (94.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ocean township, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,998 (96.03% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ocean township's Non-Hispanic population.
Ocean township Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 7,998 | 96.03% |
| Black or African American alone | 51 | 0.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 280 | 3.36% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ocean township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 382 (75.05% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ocean township's Hispanic population.
Ocean township Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 382 | 75.05% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 127 | 24.95% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.76% of Ocean township population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ocean township, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 382 (75.05% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey have?
Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey has 67 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.76% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ocean township is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey?
With 94.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ocean township.
That being said, with a 0.76% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Ocean township.
What is the majority race in Ocean township, Ocean County, New Jersey?
With a population of 8,373 (94.74% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ocean township.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Ocean township, with 0.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
