South Toms River

County:: Ocean County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.157
State:: New Jersey

South Toms River is a borough located in Ocean County, New Jersey. South Toms River has a 2025 population of 3,792. South Toms River is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,651 in 2020.

The average household income in South Toms River is $109,350 with a poverty rate of 5.3%.The median age in South Toms River is 33.4 years: 30 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Toms River includes 44.8% White, 19.99% Black or African American, 14.91% other race, 5.4% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,658	44.8%
Black or African American	740	19.99%
Other race	552	14.91%
Two or more races	495	13.37%
Native American	200	5.4%
Asian	56	1.51%

South Toms River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Toms River's average per capita income is $48,924. Household income levels show a median of $101,466. The poverty rate stands at 5.3%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$106,917	-
Families	$101,572	$108,116
Households	$101,466	$109,350
Non Families	$75,750	$77,484

$48,924

Average Income

$101,466

Median Household Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate