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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Toms River

New Jersey · 3,634 residents · 1.157 sq mi
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South Toms River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,468. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,634
−6%since 1990
from 3,869 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,141 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,344 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
+16%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Toms River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,468
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,292
+62%since 1990
from $10,030 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$756
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $719 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
18.5% rent
2.0
−28%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 South Toms River, New Jersey?

South Toms River, New Jersey has about 3,634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Toms River, New Jersey earns about $43,468 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

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

About 5.6% 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 12.6% of people in South Toms River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Toms River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, South Toms River, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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