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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Toms River

New Jersey · 7,524 residents · 38.996 sq mi
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Toms River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,464. Population has fallen 91% since 2000, a loss of 78,803 residents. Median home value is $141,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,524
−91%vs 2000
vs 86,327 in 2000
1990 – 2024
193 / sq mi
−91%vs 2000
vs 2,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
026K52K78K104K1990201020202024Toms River
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,464
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,659 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,122
−23%vs 2000
vs $24,831 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$605
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $795 in 2000
US average: $450
57.3%
−26.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
42.7% rent
4.0
+52%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(77,807)
Black1.7%(1,487)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4,010)
Asian2.5%(2,185)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(18,181)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(7,141)
Black2.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(276)
Asian0.8%(61)
Other1.6%(122)
Diversity Score20%(1,501)
20
−5%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 23.7 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 Toms River, New Jersey?

Toms River, New Jersey has about 7,524 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Toms River, New Jersey earns about $35,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toms River, New Jersey expensive?

In Toms River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $141,500, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Toms River, New Jersey?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Toms River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.4% of people in 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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