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Toms River

New Jersey · 88,791 residents · 38.996 sq mi
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Toms River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,791
+3%since 2000
from 86,327 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,277 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
026K52K78K104K1990201020202024Toms River
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,434
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,105
+33%since 2000
from $24,831 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(74,921)
Black2.5%(2,210)
Hispanic / Latino8%(7,136)
Asian3.6%(3,231)
Other1.7%(1,480)
Diversity Score35.3%(31,339)
Diversity Score
35
+68%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toms River, New Jersey?

Toms River, New Jersey has about 88,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Toms River, New Jersey earns about $72,434 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 $323,700, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Toms River, New Jersey?

About 27.5% 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 5.7% 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 81,267 residents, a change of about 1080 percent over that period.

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

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