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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Toms River

New Jersey · 3,869 residents · 1.157 sq mi
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South Toms River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $91,900. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,869
+6%vs 2000
vs 3,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,344 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 3,141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.6
−14%vs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,772
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,468 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,030
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,292 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$719
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $756 in 2000
US average: $450
83.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
2.7
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,457)
Black20.1%(731)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(337)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(2,133)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(2,974)
Black18.7%(725)
Hispanic / Latino7%(272)
Asian3.5%(136)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score56%(2,167)
56
−5%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Toms River, New Jersey?

South Toms River, New Jersey has about 3,869 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Toms River, New Jersey earns about $33,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Toms River, New Jersey expensive?

In South Toms River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in South Toms River, New Jersey?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Toms River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Toms River, New Jersey?

About 10.9% of people in South Toms 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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