South Toms River, NJ Profile
South Toms River, NJ, population 3,698, is located
in New Jersey's Ocean county,
about 49.9 miles from Elizabeth and 50.9 miles from Philadelphia.
Through the 90's South Toms River's population has declined by about 6%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of South Toms River has grown by about 2%.
South Toms River's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in South Toms River tend to be about the same as New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 73% |
| African American | 21% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 5% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 31.90 |
| Males | 30.00 |
| Females | 33.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 18.00% | | Under 20: | 17.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,634 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,623 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 3,672 | 1.35% |
| 2003 | 3,697 | 0.68% |
| 2004 | 3,698 | 0.03% |
| 2005 | 3,698 | 0.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $43,468 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 328 |
| 2002 | 620 |
| 2003 | 135 |
| 2004 | 375 |
| 2005 | 189 |
| 2006 | 162 |
| 2007 | 270 |
| 2008 | 216 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| Robbery |
5 |
9 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
| Aggravated Assault |
6 |
14 |
5 |
12 |
6 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,493 |
| 2002 | 2,992 |
| 2003 | 1,541 |
| 2004 | 2,440 |
| 2005 | 2,752 |
| 2006 | 2,378 |
| 2007 | 2,703 |
| 2008 | 3,075 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
23 |
29 |
10 |
22 |
27 |
21 |
15 |
36 |
| Larceny, Theft |
91 |
66 |
40 |
62 |
67 |
56 |
76 |
69 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
14 |
16 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
9 |
9 |
| Arson |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1
|
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 31 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.1 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
