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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forked River

New Jersey · 4,243 residents · 2.735 sq mi
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Forked River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $122,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,243
−14%vs 2000
vs 4,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,551 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Forked River
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,433 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,875
−42%vs 2000
vs $25,696 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$122,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$751
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $861 in 2000
US average: $450
83.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
16.1% rent
3.9
+65%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,206)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score5%(212)
5
−54%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forked River, New Jersey?

Forked River, New Jersey has about 4,243 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Forked River, New Jersey earns about $31,250 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Forked River, New Jersey?

About 12.0% 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 6.7% of people in Forked River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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