South Toms River Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 3634 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the borough. The population density was 3131.9 people per square mile (1209.23/kmē), it would be the 226th most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 1123 housing units at an average density of 968.1 per square mile (373.79/kmē). The average household size was 3.39 persons, and the average family size was 3.63 persons. In the borough Age distribution was 32.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median age is 31.9 years, The median age of males was 30 years, for females the median age was 33.7 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 2637 White, 769 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 25 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 107 from two or more races and 91 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $43468, making its New Jersey's 108th lowest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $45375, it is the 62nd poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $16292, it is 31st poorest borough by per capita income in New Jersey. The median income was $21871, The median income for males was $28324 versus $18153 for females.
In 2000, 1038 pupils and students, of which 48.84% are male and 51.16% are female, 28.56% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.17% nursery or pri school, 5.11% kindergarten, 50.96% elementary school, 26.59% high school and 11.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3634 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3634 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3632 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3619 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3667 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3688 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3690 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3687 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3706 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3709 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3709 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 33 | 53 |
| Elementary school | 248 | 281 | 529 |
| High school | 166 | 110 | 276 |
| College or graduate school | 44 | 72 | 116 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Toms River borough, New Jersey | $43468 | $45375 | $16292 |
| Ocean County, New Jersey | $46443 | $56420 | $23054 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |