South Toms River, NJ Demographics
A map of South Toms River's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,778 | 48.8% |
Hispanic | 1,040 | 28.5% |
Black | 528 | 14.5% |
Multiracial | 197 | 5.4% |
Asian | 75 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 25 | 0.7% |
South Toms River, New Jersey had a population of 3,643 in 2020. It was 48.8% White, 14.5% Black, 2.1% Asian, 28.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Toms River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is the 353rd most populous. 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's White Population
1,778 residents of South Toms River identify as White, or 48.8%. This makes the White share of the population of South Toms River roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #570 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is less White than neighboring Beachwood (80.7% White), Holiday City South (79.2% White), Silver Ridge (90.9% White), Pine Beach (87.7% White), and Holiday Heights (94.3% White).
South Toms River's Black Population
528 residents of South Toms River identify as Black, or 14.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Toms River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is more Black than neighboring Beachwood (2.2% Black), Holiday City South (8.8% Black), Silver Ridge (1.6% Black), Pine Beach (0.8% Black), and Holiday Heights (0.7% Black).
South Toms River's Asian Population
75 residents of South Toms River identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Toms River slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #426 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is more Asian than neighboring Beachwood (1.4% Asian), Holiday City South (0.6% Asian), Silver Ridge (1.1% Asian), Pine Beach (1.4% Asian), and Holiday Heights (0.9% Asian).
South Toms River's Hispanic Population
1,040 residents of South Toms River identify as Hispanic, or 28.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Toms River slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is more Hispanic than neighboring Beachwood (11.9% Hispanic), Holiday City South (8.8% Hispanic), Silver Ridge (4.8% Hispanic), Pine Beach (6.2% Hispanic), and Holiday Heights (3.1% Hispanic).
South Toms River's Native American/Other Population
25 residents of South Toms River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Toms River roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beachwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Holiday City South (0.6% Native American/Other), Silver Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), Pine Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Holiday Heights (0.1% Native American/Other).
South Toms River's Multiracial Population
197 residents of South Toms River identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Toms River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, South Toms River is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Toms River is more Multiracial than neighboring Beachwood (3.5% Multiracial), Holiday City South (2% Multiracial), Silver Ridge (1.1% Multiracial), Pine Beach (3.6% Multiracial), and Holiday Heights (0.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.