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Ocean City, NJ vs Dubuque, IA

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- Dubuque is 0% more densely populated than Ocean City.
- People are 23.4% less likely to be married in Dubuque.
- The Median Age is 18.7 years younger in Dubuque.
 Ocean City, NJDubuque, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock59,379329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201011,698  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock57,686285,036,114
 Population - 199015,512  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,939.593.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean City, NJDubuque, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean City, NJDubuque, IAUnited States
 White85.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.2%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean City, NJDubuque, IAUnited States
 Married Population59.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married21.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%10.8%
 Widowed9.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.242.60
 Households5,353  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,13180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.8%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Dubuque    15 Reviews

I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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