Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Toms River, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,716

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

42%1,562

White

38%1,413

Black

10.9%404

Two or More

7%261

Asian

2%76

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%76

High School Diploma

37.7%883

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%147

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%264

Associate's Degree

12.1%283

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%325

Master's Degree

1.4%32

Professional Degree

0.3%8

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,700

Median Renti

$2,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.7%838

Renter-Occupied

22.3%241

Total Units

1,105

Homeownership

77.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%36

$50K–$100K

1.4%12

$100K–$150K

2%17

$150K–$200K

8.6%72

$200K–$300K

33.8%283

$300K–$500K

49.9%418

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

108

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%20

2000–2009

9.6%106

1980–1989

4.9%54

1970–1979

10.7%118

1960–1969

55.7%616

1950–1959

14.4%159

1940–1949

1.6%18

1939 or earlier

1.3%14

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.7%1,000

Electricity

4.8%52

Fuel Oil

1.8%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%6

Solar

0.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,503

Mean Household Incomei

$107,916

Per Capita Incomei

$31,795

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,074

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%26

$15K–$20K

1.6%17

$25K–$30K

3.2%35

$30K–$35K

1.1%12

$35K–$40K

0.6%6

$40K–$45K

0.9%10

$45K–$50K

2.7%29

$50K–$60K

7.8%84

$60K–$75K

11.8%127

$75K–$100K

12%130

$100K–$125K

22.6%244

$125K–$150K

14%151

$150K–$200K

12%130

$200K+

7.2%78

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

167

Avg. Tenant Renti

$634/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes95% occupied$634/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,503/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

82%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

13%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

72819.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

313

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,873

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,909

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured