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Forked River

New Jersey · 5,196 residents · 2.735 sq mi
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Forked River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,493. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $437,000. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,196
+6%since 2000
from 4,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,900 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+28%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Forked River
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,493
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,433 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,532
+85%since 2000
from $25,696 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−7%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,170
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $861 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+101%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,668)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(166)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(528)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(4,222)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(836)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(134)
Diversity Score39.2%(2,034)
Diversity Score
39
+264%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forked River, New Jersey?

Forked River, New Jersey has about 5,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forked River, New Jersey?

The typical household in Forked River, New Jersey earns about $91,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forked River, New Jersey expensive?

In Forked River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $437,000, and the typical rent is about $2,170 a month.

How educated are people in Forked River, New Jersey?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forked River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forked River, New Jersey?

About 11.6% of people in Forked River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forked River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Forked River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 953 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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