2025 Compare Cities People:
Ocean City, NJ vs Elizabeth City, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Elizabeth City is 0% more densely populated than Ocean City.
- People are 31.5% less likely to be married in Elizabeth City.
- The Median Age is 23.5 years younger in Elizabeth City.
 Ocean City, NJElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,466329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.838.4
 space3
 Population - 201011,698  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,188285,036,114
 Population - 199015,512  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,584.793.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean City, NJElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Ocean City, NJElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 White85.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock50.9%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.0%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Ocean City, NJElizabeth City, NCUnited States
 Married Population59.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.1%50.2%
 Never Married21.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed9.7%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households5,353  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,09080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ocean City

Reviews for Elizabeth City    9 Reviews

chandler · 
Over 6 years ago

I lived in this city my whole life and is love  More

   |    Reply

let me start by saying yes i was once part of the crime issues in my city i love to now call home,and at my age now ive studied and researched the different cities thats  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Elizabeth city has has alot of potiential square feet wise that is. Other than that the city needs some people (Out of state) with common sense to run the city, city  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elizabeth City


Learn More About Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.