Ocean County, NJ
NJ · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Ocean County, NJ (New Jersey) voted R+35.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 227,232 votes (67.22%) to 105,789 (31.3%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Ocean County is classified as a deep Republican county. Ocean County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 654,362.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.3%(105,789) | 67.2%(227,232) | R+35.9 | R+7.0 |
| 2020 | 35.2%(119,456) | 64.1%(217,740) | R+28.9 | D+4.3 |
| 2016 | 31.5%(87,150) | 64.7%(179,079) | R+33.2 | R+15.7 |
| 2012 | 40.6%(102,300) | 58.2%(146,475) | R+17.5 | D+0.9 |
| 2008 | 40.2%(110,189) | 58.6%(160,677) | R+18.4 | D+2.8 |
| 2004 | 38.9%(99,839) | 60.1%(154,204) | R+21.2 | R+19.5 |
| 2000 | 47.2%(102,104) | 48.8%(105,684) | R+1.7 | R+7.3 |
| 1996 | 46.4%(94,243) | 40.8%(82,830) | D+5.6 | D+15.1 |
| 1992 | 34.9%(75,431) | 44.4%(95,984) | R+9.5 | D+22.0 |
| 1988 | 33.8%(64,474) | 65.4%(124,587) | R+31.5 | D+9.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Ocean County, NJ • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3%(109,610) | 63.5%(197,040) | R+28.2 | R+0.3 |
| 2020 | 35.2%(116,036) | 63.1%(207,751) | R+27.9 | D+1.7 |
| 2018 | 33.7%(75,597) | 63.3%(141,902) | R+29.6 | R+12.4 |
| 2014 | 40.3%(55,631) | 57.4%(79,254) | R+17.1 | D+12.7 |
| 2013 | 34.7%(36,665) | 64.5%(68,166) | R+29.8 | R+15.8 |
| 2012 | 42.1%(99,362) | 56.1%(132,413) | R+14.0 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 43.1%(109,393) | 55.0%(139,480) | R+11.9 | D+5.5 |
| 2006 | 39.8%(64,621) | 57.2%(92,819) | R+17.4 | R+10.0 |
| 2002 | 45.2%(69,328) | 52.6%(80,592) | R+7.4 | D+8.8 |
| 2000 | 40.2%(82,596) | 56.4%(115,686) | R+16.1 | R+15.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.5%(90,323) | 67.0%(185,957) | R+34.4 | R+8.1 |
| 2017 | 35.8%(56,582) | 62.1%(98,135) | R+26.3 | D+26.6 |
| 2013 | 22.8%(37,930) | 75.8%(125,781) | R+52.9 | R+15.6 |
| 2009 | 28.4%(53,761) | 65.7%(124,238) | R+37.3 | R+24.7 |
| 2005 | 41.6%(71,953) | 54.2%(93,693) | R+12.6 | R+16.7 |
| 2001 | 51.2%(84,538) | 47.1%(77,726) | D+4.1 | D+21.2 |
| 1997 | 36.7%(57,944) | 53.8%(84,897) | R+17.1 | R+11.3 |
| 1993 | 45.7%(78,132) | 51.4%(87,943) | R+5.7 | R+19.8 |
| 1989 | 56.1%(83,587) | 42.1%(62,700) | D+14.0 | D+62.5 |
| 1985 | 25.1%(30,948) | 73.7%(90,670) | R+48.5 | R+28.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab