The map below shows majority race by area in South Toms River, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on South Toms River racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Toms River overall is white, making up 45.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 31.1%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the southeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
South Toms River, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.2% |
Hispanic |
31.1% |
Black |
16.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.3% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Toms River, NJ Population |
|---|---|
White |
45.2% |
Hispanic |
31.1% |
Black |
16.5% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
7.3% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Toms River, NJ
The map below shows diversity in South Toms River. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
South Toms River Diversity Score
99
With a diversity score of 99 out of 100, South Toms River is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within South Toms River's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the east parts of South Toms River.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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