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Toms River

New Jersey · 92,830 residents · 38.996 sq mi
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Toms River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,830
+8%since 2000
from 86,327 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,381 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
026K52K78K104K1990201020202024Toms River
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,145
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,871
+61%since 2000
from $24,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,455
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(71,226)
Black3.4%(3,149)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(11,493)
Asian4.1%(3,771)
Other2.7%(2,479)
Diversity Score47.9%(44,445)
Diversity Score
48
+127%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toms River, New Jersey?

Toms River, New Jersey has about 92,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Toms River, New Jersey earns about $80,145 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 $292,700, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.

How educated are people in Toms River, New Jersey?

About 32.1% 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 7.3% 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 85,306 residents, a change of about 1134 percent over that period.

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

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