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Forked River

New Jersey · 5,274 residents · 2.735 sq mi
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Forked River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,274
+7%since 2000
from 4,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,928 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,797 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Forked River
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,066
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,414
+46%since 2000
from $25,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,631
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $861 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+91%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(4,547)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(465)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.9%(102)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,470)
Diversity Score
28
+159%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forked River, New Jersey?

Forked River, New Jersey has about 5,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forked River, New Jersey earns about $70,066 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 $318,200, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.

How educated are people in Forked River, New Jersey?

About 25.5% 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 9.0% 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 1,031 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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