South Toms River borough is located in Ocean County New Jersey. South Toms River borough has a 2024 population of 3,751. South Toms River borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,651 in 2020.
The average household income in South Toms River borough is $104,074 with a poverty rate of 8.38%. The median age in South Toms River borough is 33.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Toms River borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,942 | 53.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,013 | 27.66% |
| Two or more races | 412 | 11.25% |
| Other race | 210 | 5.73% |
| Native American | 85 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,098 | 3.34 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 582 | 3.62 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Female | 278 | 3.46 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Non Family | 147 | 1.27 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Male | 91 | 4.47 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 252 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,158 | 51.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 3.73% |
| Some College | 332 | 14.74% |
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 | 1,317 | 1,168 | 193 |
| Black | 543 | 531 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 541 | 463 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 120 | 19 |
| Other Race | 103 | 86 | 15 |
| Native American | 49 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,977 | $58,750 | $45,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,344 | $108,611 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $57,616 | $67,891 | $42,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,000 | $52,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,167 | $65,819 | $42,036 |
| Some College | $41,741 | $41,964 | $41,667 |
$54,167
Average Earnings
$65,819
Average Male
$42,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.83% of South Toms River borough residents speak only English, while 18.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,769 | 159 | 8.99% |
| Multiple | 412 | 77 | 18.69% |
| Black | 1,013 | 71 | 7.01% |
8.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.97%
Male Poverty Rate
8.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Toms River borough is Multiple, with 18.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Toms River borough is Black, with 7.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.86% |
| High School | 4.15% |
| Some College | 1.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,971 | $100,875 |
| Households | $96,688 | $104,074 |
| Married Families | $111,081 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,469 | $75,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
177
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 9.76% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 5.02% |
| Black | 12 | 1.89% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
77.55%
Born in South Toms River borough
87.63%
Native Born
12.37%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
8.19%
Naturalized
87.63% of South Toms River borough residents were born in the United States, with 77.55% having been born in New Jersey. 4.18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,826 | 15 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 3,811 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 3,796 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 3,781 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 3,766 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 3,751 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 3,736 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 3,721 | 19 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 3,702 | 51 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,651 | -32 | -0.87% |
| 2019 | 3,683 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 3,669 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 3,651 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,648 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 3,623 | 24 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 3,599 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 3,583 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,568 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 3,580 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,581 | 0 | 0% |