Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ

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2022 Population

133,875

23.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

18.4

26.4% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

25.4%

23.7% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$59,054

0.918% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$411,500

30.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

38,685

26.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ had a population of 134k people with a median age of 18.4 and a median household income of $59,054. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ declined from 175,957 to 133,875, a −23.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,517 to $59,054, a 0.918% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Other (Hispanic) (4.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%).

20.6% of the households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are Beth Medrash Govoha (1,225 degrees awarded in 2022), Georgian Court University (670 degrees), and Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel (33 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was $411,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.5%.

Most people in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ borders Monmouth County (Central) PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Central)--Toms River & Berkeley PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, and Ocean County (Northeast)--Brick & Point Pleasant PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.01% of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (10.7k people).

In 2022, there were 20.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.5k Other (Hispanic) and 3.87k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (8,656 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (6,073 households), and Hebrew (4,905 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,078

Women

51.1%

65,268

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 133,346 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96% of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 2.38k
Other (Hispanic)
5.5k ± 1.89k
White (Hispanic)
3.87k ± 1.22k

10%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

10% of the people in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,085 ± 1,112 people
Israel
712 ± 653 people
Ecuador
495 ± 545 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was Mexico, the natal country of 2,085 Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Israel with 712 and Ecuador with 495.

Foreign-Born Population

8.01%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

8.37%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

As of 2022, 8.01% of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ residents (10.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was 8.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,656 households (7.76%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
6,073 households (5.44%)
Hebrew
4,905 households (4.39%)

20.6% of the households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 7.76% of the households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
686 ± 228
Korea
322 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
151 ± 106

Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ employs 38.7k people. The largest industries in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (7,182 people), Construction (2,455 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,348 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($210,189), Nondepository credit & related activities ($173,570), and Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($133,202).

Males in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,489. The income inequality in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,556

Women

49.9%

22,624

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 45,180 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

38.7k

2022 Value

−26.4%

1 Year decline

± −26.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −26.4%, from 52.6k employees to 38.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,039 people), Teaching assistants (1,369 people), and Retail salespersons (1,196 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.7k

2022 Value

−26.4%

1 Year decline

± −26.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −26.4%, from 52.6k employees to 38.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,182 people), Construction (2,455 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,348 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,761

Median earning men ± $4,400

$28,783

Median earning women ± $2,062

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,083), Information ($102,007), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,854).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($54,397), Manufacturing ($53,516), and Wholesale Trade ($41,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ awarded 2,178 degrees. The student population of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 10,001 male students and 1,639 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are White (1,920 and 89.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 3.98%), Unknown (57 and 2.67%), and Black or African American (45 and 2.11%).

The largest universities in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Beth Medrash Govoha (1,225 and 56.2%), Georgian Court University (670 and 30.8%), and Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel (33 and 1.52%).

The most popular majors in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ are Talmudic Studies (1,483 and 68.1%), Registered Nursing (142 and 6.52%), and General Psychology (60 and 2.75%).

The median tuition cost in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,405.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,640 (85.9% men and 14.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,640 students enrolled in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, 85.9% men and 14.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,561 records, of which 9.54% were women and 90.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
60 degrees awarded
Talmudic Studies
565 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
142 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was General Psychology with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Beth Medrash Govoha
1,225 degrees awarded
Georgian Court University
670 degrees awarded
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beth Medrash Govoha with 1,225 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,640 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ, which is 3.05 times more than the 538 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,920 degrees mean that there were 22.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($11,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.289% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25.2k), Primary Education (21.3k), and Some college (18.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was $411,500 in 2022, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $315,000 to $411,500, a 30.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ is 51.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ is $59,054. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $183,624, followed by Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $170,196 and $163,601.

Housing

Property

$411,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$22,485

$15,849

Median Property Taxes

±$1,158

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.5%

Homeownership

2022

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 51.5% of the housing units in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $183,624, followed by Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ and Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $170,196 and $163,601.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,054

Median Household Income

± $2,751

30.8k

Number of Households

± 1,695

In 2022, the median household income of the 30.8k households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ grew to $59,054 from the previous year's value of $58,517.

The following chart displays the households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.493

2022 Wage GINI in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ

0.489

2021 Wage GINI in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ

In 2022, the income inequality in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.822% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (66%)
Carpooled (15.3%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)

In 2022, 66% of workers in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (12.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 5.6% of the workforce in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ (33.4k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 23.1% on employee plans, 49.5% on Medicaid, 8.02% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 0.161% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1168 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1,171 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 51.1% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 19.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.32%

Uninsured

23.1%

Employer Coverage

49.5%

Medicaid

8.02%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

0.161%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ declined by 9.2% from 4.76% to 4.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ocean County (Lakewood) PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.