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New Bern, NC vs Ocean City, NJ

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- Ocean City is 0% more densely populated than New Bern.
- People are 23.0% more likely to be married in Ocean City.
- The Median Age is 15.8 years older in Ocean City.
 New Bern, NCOcean City, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,211329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.338.4
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 Population - 201029,505  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,378285,036,114
 Population - 199017,363  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-29.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,669.393.4
 Land Area28.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bern, NCOcean City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock17.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.9%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bern, NCOcean City, NJUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.1%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bern, NCOcean City, NJUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.2%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households14,005  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,13780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock63.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,043  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 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 19 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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