Toms River, New Jersey Population 2022
Toms River is a city located in Ocean County New Jersey. Toms River has a 2020 population of 89,254. Toms River is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88,791 in 2010.
The average household income in Toms River is $101,336 with a poverty rate of 7.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,410 per month, and the median house value is $289,400. The median age in Toms River is 42.7 years, 41 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Toms River Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Toms Riverwas:
- White: 86.14%
- Black or African American: 3.94%
- Asian: 3.82%
- Other race: 2.99%
- Two or more races: 2.98%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76,887 | 86.14% |
| Black or African American | 3,517 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 3,406 | 3.82% |
| Some Other Race | 2,672 | 2.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2,664 | 2.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 99 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Toms River Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,456 | 2.62 | 79.3 |
| Married | 17,363 | 3.28 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 10,640 | 1.18 | 72.7 |
| Female | 3,882 | 3.29 | 63.9 |
| Male | 1,571 | 3.35 | 70.6 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,694 | 2.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,958 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 20,807 | 33.20% |
| Some College | 12,271 | 19.58% |
| Associates Degree | 5,120 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,199 | 21.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,616 | 10.56% |
Toms River Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52,434 | 49,343 | 16,692 |
| Hispanic | 4,985 | 3,888 | 849 |
| Asian | 2,539 | 2,268 | 1,531 |
| Black | 2,020 | 1,824 | 490 |
| Other Race | 1,423 | 1,019 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 1,070 | 867 | 307 |
| Native American | 62 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.10%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.30%.
$49,283
Average Earnings
$60,297
Average Male
$37,458
Average Female
Toms River Language by Age
Toms River Language
88.38% of Toms River residents speak only English, while 11.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
Toms River Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70,212 | 4,657 | 6.63% |
| Hispanic | 9,119 | 1,126 | 12.35% |
| Black | 3,346 | 400 | 11.95% |
| Other | 258 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,604 | 236 | 9.06% |
| Asian | 3,392 | 197 | 5.81% |
| Native | 99 | 14 | 14.14% |
7.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.51%
Male Poverty Rate
8.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Toms River
The race most likely to be in poverty in Toms River is Native, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Toms River is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.07%.
Toms River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Toms River Married by Age and Sex
Toms River Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Toms River Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,482 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 2.44% |
| Black | 79 | 3.15% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.98% |
| Other Race | 26 | 1.59% |
Toms River Veterans by Education
3.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.17%
Born in Toms River
91.05%
Native Born
8.95%
Foreign Born
3.04%
Non Citizen
5.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.05% of Toms River residents were born in the United States, with 71.17% having been born in New Jersey. 3.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89,254 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 89,254 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 89,254 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 89,254 | 542 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 88,712 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 88,707 | 170 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 88,537 | -150 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 88,687 | -772 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 89,459 | -22 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 89,481 | 386 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 89,095 | 158 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 88,937 | 146 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 88,791 | 0.00% |