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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

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