Toms River, NJ Demographics

A map of Toms River's Population by Race

Toms River, New Jersey has an estimated population of 94,956, a slight increase from the 92,830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 4.0% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Toms River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Toms River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than 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 Toms River, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Toms River is ranked the 5th 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). Toms River was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Toms River's White Population

71,575 residents of Toms River, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Toms River is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Toms River ranks 328th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Toms River's population has decreased from 76.7% to 75.4%.

Toms River is more White than neighboring Leisure Village (59.3% White), and South Toms River (38% White). Toms River is less White than neighboring Leisure Village East (96.5% White), Silver Ridge (91.9% White), and Pine Beach (90.3% White).

Toms River's Black Population

4,681 residents of Toms River, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Toms River is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Toms River ranks 319th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Toms River's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.9%.

Toms River is more Black than neighboring Leisure Village East (0.3% Black), Leisure Village (2.5% Black), Silver Ridge (0% Black), and Pine Beach (1.9% Black). Toms River is less Black than neighboring South Toms River (10.9% Black).

Toms River's Asian Population

3,787 residents of Toms River, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Toms River is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Toms River ranks 310th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Toms River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Toms River is more Asian than neighboring Leisure Village East (0% Asian), Leisure Village (0.2% Asian), South Toms River (2% Asian), Silver Ridge (2% Asian), and Pine Beach (1.7% Asian).

Toms River's Hispanic Population

11,761 residents of Toms River, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Toms River is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Toms River ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Toms River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.4%.

Toms River is more Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village East (2.4% Hispanic), Silver Ridge (3.4% Hispanic), and Pine Beach (5% Hispanic). Toms River is less Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village (36.8% Hispanic), and South Toms River (42% Hispanic).

Toms River's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Toms River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Toms River is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Toms River ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Toms River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Toms River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure Village East (0.1% Native American/Other), Leisure Village (0% Native American/Other), South Toms River (0% Native American/Other), Silver Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Pine Beach (0.1% Native American/Other).

Toms River's Multiracial Population

2,845 residents of Toms River, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Toms River is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Toms River ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toms River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Toms River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Toms River is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisure Village East (0.6% Multiracial), Leisure Village (1.2% Multiracial), Silver Ridge (2.7% Multiracial), and Pine Beach (1% Multiracial). Toms River is less Multiracial than neighboring South Toms River (7% 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.