Demographics & People — South Toms River, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,701 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,066 |
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| Family Households | 927 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6447 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,658 |
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| Black or African American | 740 |
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| Asian | 56 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,526 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,312 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,096 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,027 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 496 |
| Italian | 489 |
| Irish | 440 |
| German | 385 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 311 |
| Polish | 127 |
| American | 126 |
Language
| English Only | 2,581 |
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| Spanish | 740 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,429 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 177 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,564 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.3% |
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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 South Toms River, New Jersey.
