Ocean County Leader

Of the 5,066 people living in Forked River in 2020, 52.2 percent (2,645) were women and 47.8 percent (2,421) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Ocean County Leader.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 181. In the 65 and over age range, there were 620 females and 410 males.

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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	1,528	30.2
Females 18 and over	1,347	26.6
Males 65 and over	410	8.1
Females 65 and over	620	12.2

Source: US Census Bureau