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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forked River

New Jersey · 4,914 residents · 2.735 sq mi
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Forked River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,433. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $131,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,914
+16%since 1990
from 4,243 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,797 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,551 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+4%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Forked River
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,433
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,696
+73%since 1990
from $14,875 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$861
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $751 in 1990
US average: $602
86.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
13.8% rent
2.4
−39%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,206)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(50)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score5%(212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,668)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(166)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score10.8%(528)
11
+115%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+8%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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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 4,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forked River, New Jersey earns about $55,433 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 $131,600, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Forked River, New Jersey?

About 17.8% 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 7.6% 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 671 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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