South Toms River, NJ Demographics

A map of South Toms River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,562	1,040	42.0%	28.5%
White	1,413	1,778	38.0%	48.8%
Black	404	528	10.9%	14.5%
Multiracial	261	197	7.0%	5.4%
Asian	76	75	2.0%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	25	0.0%	0.7%

South Toms River, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,716, a slight increase from the 3,643 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.0% Hispanic, 38.0% White, 10.9% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Toms River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Toms River has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Toms River, that probability was 65.6% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Toms River is ranked the 349th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Toms River was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Toms River's White Population

1,413 residents of South Toms River, or 38.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Toms River is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. South Toms River ranks 570th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's White population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of South Toms River's population has decreased from 48.8% to 38.0%.

South Toms River is less White than neighboring Beachwood (78.9% White), Holiday City South (73.5% White), Silver Ridge (91.9% White), Pine Beach (90.3% White), and Holiday Heights (93.4% White).

South Toms River's Black Population

404 residents of South Toms River, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Toms River is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. South Toms River ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of South Toms River's population has decreased from 14.5% to 10.9%.

South Toms River is more Black than neighboring Beachwood (2.3% Black), Holiday City South (3.7% Black), Silver Ridge (0% Black), Pine Beach (1.9% Black), and Holiday Heights (3.1% Black).

South Toms River's Asian Population

76 residents of South Toms River, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Toms River is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. South Toms River ranks 431st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of South Toms River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

South Toms River is more Asian than neighboring Beachwood (1.1% Asian), Holiday City South (1.9% Asian), Pine Beach (1.7% Asian), and Holiday Heights (0% Asian).

South Toms River's Hispanic Population

1,562 residents of South Toms River, or 42.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Toms River is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. South Toms River ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. Hispanic residents' share of South Toms River's population has increased from 28.5% to 42.0%.

South Toms River is more Hispanic than neighboring Beachwood (14.7% Hispanic), Holiday City South (11.1% Hispanic), Silver Ridge (3.4% Hispanic), Pine Beach (5% Hispanic), and Holiday Heights (3.5% Hispanic).

South Toms River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Toms River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Toms River is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Toms River ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Toms River's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Toms River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holiday City South (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pine Beach (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Toms River's Multiracial Population

261 residents of South Toms River, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Toms River is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Toms River ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Toms River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Toms River's population has increased from 5.4% to 7.0%.

South Toms River is more Multiracial than neighboring Beachwood (3% Multiracial), Silver Ridge (2.7% Multiracial), Pine Beach (1% Multiracial), and Holiday Heights (0% Multiracial). South Toms River is less Multiracial than neighboring Holiday City South (9.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.