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 $109,350 with a poverty rate of 5.3%. The median age in South Toms River borough is 33.4 years: 30 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Toms River borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,658 | 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% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,066 | 3.47 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Married | 543 | 3.45 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Female | 288 | 3.58 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.3 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Male | 96 | 6.43 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
82.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 312 | 13.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 2.52% |
| High School Graduate | 981 | 43.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 8.85% |
| Some College | 400 | 17.7% |
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 | 1,220 | 1,112 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 741 | 543 | 92 |
| Black | 420 | 420 | 59 |
| Other Race | 255 | 108 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 152 | 13 |
| Native American | 92 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,528 | $60,865 | $41,397 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $57,917 | $70,526 | $43,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,891 | $31,836 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,924 | $56,936 | $42,406 |
| Some College | $44,234 | $46,389 | $42,563 |
$48,924
Average Earnings
$56,936
Average Male
$42,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.27% of South Toms River borough residents speak only English, while 24.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 495 | 77 | 15.56% |
| Black | 740 | 72 | 9.73% |
| White | 1,514 | 47 | 3.1% |
5.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.5%
Male Poverty Rate
6.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Toms River borough is Multiple, with 15.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Toms River borough is White, with 3.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.25% |
| High School | 1.83% |
| Some College | 1.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.18% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,572 | $108,116 |
| Households | $101,466 | $109,350 |
| Married Families | $106,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,750 | $77,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
149
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 9.23% |
| Black | 19 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
8%
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
73.49%
Born in South Toms River borough
83.6%
Native Born
16.4%
Foreign Born
7.89%
Non Citizen
8.51%
Naturalized
83.6% of South Toms River borough residents were born in the United States, with 73.49% having been born in New Jersey. 7.89% 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% |