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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 2026 population of 3,809. South Toms River is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 4.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,650 in 2020.

The median household income in South Toms River is $103,503 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median age in South Toms River is 36.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males.

3.8K
Total Population
3,291
Density (mi²)
27 0.71%
Growth

South Toms River Population

South Toms River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,809270.71%
20253,782260.69%
20243,756160.43%
20233,740170.46%
20223,723230.62%
20213,700501.37%
20203,65050.14%
20193,683140.38%
20183,669180.49%
20173,65130.08%
20163,648250.69%
20153,623240.67%
20143,599160.45%
20133,583150.42%
20123,568-12-0.34%
20113,580-1-0.03%
20103,581-103-2.8%
20003,634-235-6.07%
19903,869-85-2.15%
19803,954-27-0.68%
19703,98100%

Median Age

Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 34.8 years

South Toms River Adults

There are 2,810 adults, (289 of whom are seniors) in South Toms River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,978 (53.2%)
Male: 1,738 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Toms River includes 41.04% White, 19.54% Black or African American, 14.42% other race, 7.78% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52541.04%
Black or African American72619.54%
Two or more races55114.83%
Other race53614.42%
Native American2897.78%
Asian762.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander130.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race53614.42%
Black or African American3228.67%
Two or more races2907.8%
Native American2897.78%
White1123.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander130.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41338.02%
Black or African American40410.87%
Two or more races2617.02%
Asian762.05%

South Toms River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Toms River 's average per capita income is $49,113. Household income levels show a median of $103,503. The poverty rate stands at 7.32%.

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$104,405-
Families$103,535$109,119
Households$103,503$107,916
Non Families$67,000$76,628

$49,113

Average Income

$103,503

Median Household Income

7.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)