Ocean County, county in New Jersey, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 614,237 inhabitants. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850. Its county seat is Toms River.
There are 9 city/town in Ocean County, NJ. The largest city of Ocean County is Lakewood with a population of 107,439. Other cities include, Lacey population 29,760, Lincoln Park population 10,064, Leisure Village population 4,400, Leisure Village East population 4,217
Boasting over 40 miles of coastline, Ocean County is home to some of New Jersey's most popular beachside communities. The county seat Toms River provides small city conveniences and outdoor recreation along the winding Toms River. The barrier island town of Seaside Heights offers fun boardwalk attractions and beachfront hotels, while Point Pleasant Beach charms with its historic downtown and lovely shoreline.
Further south, Island Beach State Park provides unspoiled natural beaches and seaside wildlife. The town of Beach Haven features Victorian architecture and a lively waterfront scene, and families flock to amusement park thrills at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township.
Mainland destinations like Lakewood offer significant Orthodox Jewish heritage and culture, while the Pinelands villages of Tuckerton and Bass River showcase the area's pine barren natural beauty. With its Jersey Shore locales, inland rivers and lakes, and Pinelands charm, travelers can discover everything the Garden State has to offer in Ocean County.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ocean County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Lacey | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey | 29,760 |
Lakehurst | Borough in New Jersey, United States | 2,731 |
Lakewood | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey | 107,439 |
Lavallette | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States | 1,903 |
Leisure Knoll | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States | 2,490 |
Leisure Village | Census designated place | 4,400 |
Leisure Village East | Census designated place | 4,217 |
Lincoln Park | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey | 10,064 |
Long Beach | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey | 3,073 |