Forked River is a CDP located in Ocean County New Jersey. Forked River has a 2024 population of 4,963. Forked River is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Forked River is $113,460 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median age in Forked River is 48.1 years: 48.6 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forked River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,263 | 85.47% |
| Other race | 314 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,057 | 2.42 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Married | 973 | 3.34 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 866 | 1.11 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 111 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 107 | 4.14 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
91.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 3.37% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 11.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 675 | 18.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,347 | 37.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 807 | 22.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,298 | 3,201 | 751 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 126 | 55 |
| Other Race | 120 | 78 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 21 |
| Black | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 97.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,159 | $87,875 | $59,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $55,521 |
| High School Graduate | $57,549 | $58,369 | $24,808 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,726 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,634 | $59,316 | $47,077 |
| Some College | $53,712 | $85,906 | $46,303 |
$57,634
Average Earnings
$59,316
Average Male
$47,077
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.88% of Forked River residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,131 | 468 | 11.33% |
| Asian | 43 | 12 | 27.91% |
| Black | 35 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 687 | 1 | 0.15% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.59%
Male Poverty Rate
9.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forked River is Asian, with 27.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forked River is Hispanic, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.18% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
| Female Employed | 1.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,250 | $132,107 |
| Households | $87,455 | $113,460 |
| Married Families | $131,387 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,857 | $83,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
156
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.96%
Born in Forked River
91.6%
Native Born
8.4%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
6.5%
Naturalized
91.6% of Forked River residents were born in the United States, with 67.96% having been born in New Jersey. 1.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,963 | -20 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 4,983 | -20 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,003 | -136 | -2.65% |
| 2021 | 5,139 | 73 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 5,066 | 305 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 4,761 | 60 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 4,701 | -88 | -1.84% |
| 2017 | 4,789 | 93 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 4,696 | -498 | -9.59% |
| 2015 | 5,194 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,199 | -307 | -5.58% |
| 2013 | 5,506 | 102 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 5,404 | 524 | 10.74% |
| 2011 | 4,880 | -364 | -6.94% |
| 2010 | 5,244 | 0 | 0% |