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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
54%
Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSouth Toms RiverNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$24,403$37,538$29,829
Median household income$85,271$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$87,323$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$52,500$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$49,565$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$30,694$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate6.4%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level13.9%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in South Toms River is 18% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in South Toms River is 54% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in South Toms River is 38% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in South Toms River is 8% lower than the national average

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      $56,841 $85,271 $170,542
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      South Toms River median earnings by income bracket

      South Toms River employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.6%17.6%
      Manufacturing sector2.7%2.7%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services21.3%21.3%
      Public administration7.6%7.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.6%12.6%
      Education, health & social services11.1%11.1%
      Other22.3%22.3%

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      South Toms River, NJ3,676$85,27154.1%

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      Source: The South Toms River, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).