Ocean Gate Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2076 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 4749 people per square mile (1833.6/kmē), giving it the 120th most densely populated borough among the New Jersey. There were 1152 housing units at an average density of 2618.2 per square mile (1010.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.06. In the borough Age distribution was 26% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males. The median age was 37 years, The median age of males was 35.7 years, for females the median age was 38 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 2004 White, 20 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 20 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 18 from two or more races and 11 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $41067, making it the 81st lowest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $50847, it is 102nd poorest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $19239, making its New Jersey's 85th lowest borough by per capita income. The median income of borough was $25461, The median income for males was $30612, compared to $20028 for females.
In 2000, 526 pupils and students, of which 52.28% are male and 47.72% are female, 25.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.37% nursery or pri school, 7.6% kindergarten, 47.15% elementary school, 23.95% high school and 12.93% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2076 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2076 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2075 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2066 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2096 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2109 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2112 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2103 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2125 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2127 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2136 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 32 | 12 | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 5 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 115 | 133 | 248 |
| High school | 69 | 57 | 126 |
| College or graduate school | 24 | 44 | 68 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gate borough, New Jersey | $41067 | $50847 | $19239 |
| Ocean County, New Jersey | $46443 | $56420 | $23054 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |