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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 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.

3.8K
Total Population
3,276
Density (mi²)
28 0.74%
Growth

South Toms River Population

South Toms River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

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)
White1,65844.8%
Black or African American74019.99%
Other race55214.91%
Two or more races49513.37%
Native American2005.4%
Asian561.51%

South Toms River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

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

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)