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Ocean City, NJ vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Ocean City.
- People are 31.2% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 19.4 years younger in Oakland.
 Ocean City, NJOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201011,698  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 199015,512  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean City, NJOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean City, NJOakland, CAUnited States
 White85.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean City, NJOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population59.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married21.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed9.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households5,353  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews
AC · Neversink, NY
Summer Fun
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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Nancy · Ocean City, NJ
small town living w/ big city access
Over 17 years ago

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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Kathleen · Ocean City, NJ
Safest family Destination
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 Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 3 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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