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Ocean City, NJ vs Wildwood, NJ

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- Wildwood is 0% more densely populated than Ocean City.
- People are 8.6% less likely to be married in Wildwood.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years younger in Wildwood.
 Ocean City, NJWildwood, NJUnited States
 Population11,2115,113329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%53.7%50.5%
 Male Population45.9%46.4%49.5%
 Median Age56.345.638.4
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 Population - 201011,6985,322309,327,143
 Population - 200015,3785,436285,036,114
 Population - 199015,5124,484251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-29.1%-9.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-29.7%9.6%30.8%
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 Population Density1,669.33,318.093.4
 Land Area6.71.53,531,905.4
 Water Area4.80.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean City, NJWildwood, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%4.0%5.9%
 Age 5 to 93.2%6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%6.8%6.6%
 Age 15 to 175.6%2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%3.6%4.0%
 Age 21 to 242.7%5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.6%9.0%13.8%
 Age 35 to 446.1%11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%14.4%12.6%
 Age 55 to 597.1%6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.1%14.5%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7417.9%9.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.5%5.2%4.5%
 Age 85 and over5.9%0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean City, NJWildwood, NJUnited States
 White85.6%65.7%59.4%
 Black3.1%8.5%12.2%
 Asian0.4%0.5%5.6%
 Native American0.0%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%2.0%3.2%
 Hispanic9.1%23.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean City, NJWildwood, NJUnited States
 Married Population59.8%54.7%49.8%
     Currently Married58.4%52.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%2.7%1.8%
 Single Population40.2%45.3%50.2%
 Never Married21.4%31.1%33.8%
 Divorced9.2%8.8%10.8%
 Widowed9.7%5.5%5.6%
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 Household Size2.062.232.60
 Households5,3532,291124,010,992
 Family Households3,1371,44780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.5%22.9%30.5%
     Married couple, no children63.2%47.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,21684443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children7.4%17.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.8%11.7%10.8%
Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 14 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 18 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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