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Westfield, NJ vs Ocean City, NJ

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Highlights
- Ocean City is 0% more densely populated than Westfield.
- People are 8.2% less likely to be married in Ocean City.
- The Median Age is 15.4 years older in Ocean City.
People
 Westfield, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Population30,95011,211329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%54.1%50.5%
 Male Population48.4%45.9%49.5%
 Median Age40.956.338.4
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 Population - 201030,33611,698309,327,143
 Population - 200029,64415,378285,036,114
 Population - 199028,87015,512251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-1.4%-29.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.3%-29.7%30.8%
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 Population Density4,602.91,669.393.4
 Land Area6.76.73,531,905.4
 Water Area0.04.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Westfield, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%1.8%5.9%
 Age 5 to 98.3%3.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.6%4.9%6.6%
 Age 15 to 174.3%5.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%2.4%4.0%
 Age 21 to 243.5%2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.2%7.6%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4412.2%6.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.7%14.2%12.6%
 Age 55 to 598.3%7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%10.1%6.3%
 Age 65 to 749.1%17.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%10.5%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.6%5.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Westfield, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 White77.6%85.6%59.4%
 Black2.2%3.1%12.2%
 Asian7.5%0.4%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.3%0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%1.8%3.2%
 Hispanic9.0%9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Westfield, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Married Population65.1%59.8%49.8%
     Currently Married64.4%58.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%1.4%1.8%
 Single Population34.9%40.2%50.2%
 Never Married23.3%21.4%33.8%
 Divorced6.7%9.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%9.7%5.6%
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 Household Size2.912.062.60
 Households10,5145,353124,010,992
 Family Households8,1853,13780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children47.0%23.5%30.5%
     Married couple, no children43.6%63.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,3292,21643,255,233
     Single householder, w/children6.5%7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.0%5.8%10.8%

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 13 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 14 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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07090
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