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 6 city/town in Ocean County, NJ. The largest city of Ocean County is South Toms River with a population of 3,712. Other cities include, Seaside Heights population 3,024, Seaside Park population 1,561, Surf City population 1,205, Ship Bottom population 1,168
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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Seaside Heights | Borough in New Jersey, United States | 3,024 |
Seaside Park | Borough in New Jersey, United States | 1,561 |
Ship Bottom | Borough in New Jersey | 1,168 |
Silver Ridge | Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States | 1,133 |
South Toms River | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States | 3,712 |
Surf City | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey | 1,205 |