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South Toms River

New Jersey · 3,643 residents · 1.157 sq mi
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South Toms River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,900. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,643
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,149 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+4%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Toms River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,271
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,468 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,403
+50%since 2000
from $16,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,819
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $756 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(1,778)
Black14.5%(528)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(1,040)
Asian2.1%(75)
Other8.1%(294)
Diversity Score83.2%(3,032)
Diversity Score
83
+42%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

South Toms River, New Jersey has about 3,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Toms River, New Jersey earns about $85,271 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 $193,900, and the typical rent is about $1,819 a month.

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

About 12.0% 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 13.9% 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 226 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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