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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Toms River

New Jersey · 86,327 residents · 38.996 sq mi
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Toms River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,659. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 78,803 residents. Median home value is $146,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

86,327
+1047%since 1990
from 7,524 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,214 / sq mi
+1047%since 1990
from 193 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+16%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
026K52K78K104K1990201020202024Toms River
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,659
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,831
+30%since 1990
from $19,122 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$795
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $605 in 1990
US average: $602
83.7%
+26.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
16.3% rent
2.6
−34%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

23.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+17%since 1990
from 20.3 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 Toms River, New Jersey?

Toms River, New Jersey has about 86,327 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Toms River, New Jersey earns about $55,659 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 $146,300, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Toms River, New Jersey?

About 23.7% 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 5.6% of people in Toms River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toms River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Toms River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78,803 residents, a change of about 1047 percent over that period.

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

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