Demographics & People — Forked River, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,988 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,700 |
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| Median Age | 49.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,057 |
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| Family Households | 1,191 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2632 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,263 |
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| Black or African American | 37 |
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| Asian | 43 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 688 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 1,334 |
| Irish | 1,178 |
| Other groups | 1,070 |
| German | 747 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 742 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 664 |
| Polish | 433 |
| English | 387 |
| Brazilian | 320 |
| American | 283 |
Language
| English Only | 4,342 |
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| Spanish | 252 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,831 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 182 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,909 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Forked River, New Jersey.
