Demographics & People — Toms River, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 93,915 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~97,400 |
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| Median Age | 41.4 |
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| Total Households | 35,347 |
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| Family Households | 23,013 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3523 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74,977 |
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| Black or African American | 4,796 |
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| Asian | 3,633 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11,057 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Italian | 24,573 |
| Other groups | 18,928 |
| Irish | 18,089 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,137 |
| German | 13,261 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,102 |
| Polish | 7,532 |
| English | 5,874 |
| American | 5,716 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,802 |
Language
| English Only | 75,987 |
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| Spanish | 6,278 |
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| Population 5+ | 88,409 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,693 |
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| Population 18+ | 72,627 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.8% |
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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 Toms River, New Jersey.
