Ocean County
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TOTAL POPULATION
Source: US Census, 2010
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LABOR FORCE
Source: Chmura, 2016
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES
| wdt_ID | Municipality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Twp | 92,843 |
| 2 | Toms River | 91,239 |
| 3 | Brick Twp | 75,072 |
| 4 | Jackson Twp | 54,856 |
| 5 | Manchester Twp | 43,070 |
| 6 | Berkeley Twp | 41,255 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2010
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
| wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. | Amusement Park |
| 2 | Meridian Health Systems | Gen Med/Surgical Hospital |
| 3 | Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | Military Base |
| 4 | RWJBarnabas Health/ Community Medical Center | Gen Med/Surgical Hospital |
| 5 | Ocean County College | Community College |
| 6 | Wawa | Convenience Store |
| 7 | The Home Depot | Home Improvement Store |
| 8 | Stop & Shop | Supermarket |
| 9 | Walmart | Hypermarket |
| 10 | Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach | Entertainment |
ETHNICITY/RACE
| wdt_ID | Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White | 91 |
| 2 | Black | 3 |
| 3 | Hispanic (of all races) | 8 |
| 4 | Asian | 2 |
| 5 | Other | 2 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
AGE (POPULATION)
| wdt_ID | Age | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under 20 | 26 |
| 2 | 20-39 | 21 |
| 3 | 40-64 | 32 |
| 4 | 65+ | 21 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
| wdt_ID | DEGREE | PERCENTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | H.S. Diploma or Higher | 92 |
| 4 | Associates Degree | 8 |
| 5 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30 |
| 6 | Post-graduate studies | 10 |
Source: US Census, American FactFinder, 2017
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
| wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgian Court University | 4 Yr | 1,528 | 594 |
| 2 | Ocean County CC | 2 Yr | 8,663 | N/A |
Source: Secretary of Higher Ed
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%
USE OF
PUBLIC TRANSIT
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015
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COMMUTER
RAIL LINES
RAIL LINES
Source: NJ Transit
MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS
| wdt_ID | Airport | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark International Airport | 69 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 93 |
| 3 | LaGuardia Airport | 97 |
| 4 | Philadelphia International Airport | 56 |
| 5 | Trenton-Mercer Airport | 40 |
| 6 | Atlantic City International Airport | 50 |
| 7 | Teterboro Airport | 85 |
MILEAGE TO PORTS
| wdt_ID | Port | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulsboro Marine Terminal | 58 |
| 2 | Balzano Marine Terminal | 54 |
| 3 | Broadway Terminal | 51 |
| 4 | Broadway Terminal – Pier 5 | 51 |
| 5 | Salem Terminal | 75 |
TAXES
| wdt_ID | Tax | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Income Tax (Single Sales Factor) | 6.5% to 11.5% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 2 | Personal Income Tax | 1.4% to 10.75% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 3 | Sales and Use Tax | 6.625% (3.3125% in UEZs) |
| 4 | Gross Receipts Tax | None |
| 5 | Franchise Tax | None |
| 6 | Personal Property Tax | None |
| 7 | Real Property Tax | No state property tax |
| 8 | Fuel Tax | 50.7 cents per gallon |
*Corporate Income Tax will decrease to 9% in 2022.
Source: Tax Foundation 2021
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