Ocean County Leader

Of the 3,648 people residing in South Toms River borough, NJ in 2019, the median age was 30, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Ocean County Leader.

The largest number of people were in the 35 to 44 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for people over the age of 84.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	272	7.5
5 to 9 years old	129	3.5
10 to 14 years old	410	11.2
15 to 19 years old	430	11.8
20 to 24 years old	290	7.9
25 to 34 years old	480	13.2
35 to 44 years old	529	14.5
45 to 54 years old	440	12.1
55 to 64 years old	385	10.6
65 to 74 years old	144	3.9
75 to 84 years old	130	3.6
85 and older years old	9	0.2

Source: US Census Bureau