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Ocean City, NJ vs Phoenix, AZ

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- Phoenix is 0% more densely populated than Ocean City.
- People are 25.3% less likely to be married in Phoenix.
- The Median Age is 22.2 years younger in Phoenix.
 Ocean City, NJPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,591,119329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
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 Population - 201011,698  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,321,045285,036,114
 Population - 199015,512  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,073.693.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean City, NJPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean City, NJPhoenix, AZUnited States
 White85.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean City, NJPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Married Population59.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.3%50.2%
 Never Married21.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed9.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households5,353  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock368,58880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%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 Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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