Ocean Gate, NJ is a small town located in Ocean County with a population of 1,629 people. The town has a population density of 4,567 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Some local businesses include Ocean Gate Marina, B & H Grocery Store and Bakery, and Pizzarella Pizza. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Ocean Gate such as fishing, swimming at Robert J Miller Air Park beach or visiting nearby Island Beach State Park for some camping or hiking. There are many organizations too like the Ocean Gate Police Athletic League (PAL) that provide youth sports programs such as baseball and softball for children ages 5-15. Every summer there is also a community event called \"Summerfest\" with carnival rides, food vendors and music performances. There are also local sporting events such as World Series Soccer tournaments held at Bernie Cooke Stadium in nearby Toms River Township or Little League Baseball games hosted by the Ocean Gate PAL organization.
The population in Ocean Gate is 1,629. There are 3,620 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ocean Gate is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ocean Gate is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ocean Gate
- 40.9% are married
- 18.9% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 30.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ocean Gate
- 88.6% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander