South Toms River, NJ Demographics

The total population of South Toms River is estimated to be 3,662 with 1,718 males (46.91%) and 1,944 females (53.09%). There are 226 more females than males in South Toms River.
The median household income in South Toms River was $95,038 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,586(1.64%) from $96,624 in 2020. This income is 127.39% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, South Toms River sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $96,637. Overall, the median household income for the borough of South Toms River stands at $95,038.
In South Toms River, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $49,317 for males and $30,616 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $65,349 for males and $42,351 for females.
In South Toms River, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Some Other Race households report a median household income of $108,375, followed by White households at $96,945, and Black or African American households with a median household income of $94,970.
In 2022, the population of South Toms River was 3,725, a 0.68% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, South Toms River's population was 3,700, an increase of 1.34% compared to a population of 3,651 in 2020.
The median age in South Toms River, NJ is 32.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 24.28% were under the age of 15, 23.15% aged 15 to 29, 44.88% aged 30 to 64, 7.11% aged 65 to 84, and 0.58% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of South Toms River population: 58.58% are White, 26.39% are Black or African American, 3.74% are some other race and 11.29% are multiracial.