Forked River, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,066
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
9.0%
Median Home
$318,200
Median Income
$70,066
Median Rent
$1,631
Forked River SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
3
Rankings for Forked River in New Jersey
Map Of Forked River, NJ
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Population over time in Forked River
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,066 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 4,701 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 4,789 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 4,696 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 5,194 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,199 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 5,506 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 5,404 | 10.7% |
| 2012 | 4,880 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 4,945 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forked River
| Race | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Forked River
| Gender | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forked River for adults over 25
| Education | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Forked River, New Jersey
| Income | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.0% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.3% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
