COMMUNITY ANALYSIS SCAN
OF
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
Research based on Library Research Service Community Analysis Scan Form
The form can be accessed at www.lrs.org/public/ca_form.php
June 2009
Glynis Jean Wray
Principal Librarian
Megan Ruisch
Senior Library Assistant
Rebecca Jager
Angela Valenzuela
Kristen Cancellieri
Librarian
Librarian
Librarian Trainee
OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY
Information Services Department
101 Washington Street
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
(732) 349-6200
www.theoceancountylibrary.org
TOMS RIVER BRANCH LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
(image courtesy of www.census.gov)
Effective November 14, 2006, Dover Township was officially renamed Toms
River Township. According to Ocean County Library’s Dover Township
Community Profile:
Before the 2000 census, considerable confusion arose from the Toms River
Census Designated Place or CDP. The Census defined the Toms River CDP
as only it the immediate downtown area…. For the 2000 census, local and
state government officials requested that the Toms River CDP be redefined.
The United States Census agreed with the proviso that a census designated
place may not have the same geographical boundaries as a municipality.
Now the new Toms River CDP is defined as all of Dover Township except for
the two small areas on the barrier island flanking the town of Lavallette and
the Dover Township section of Pelican Island.
Source: http://theoceancountylibrary.org/Branches/TR/trcomprofile.htm
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PART ONE: POPULATION
1.
What is the population of your community Library Service Area (LSA)?
According to the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey, the
total population of the Toms River CDP rose from 86,327 in 2000 to an estimated
89,441 during the time period 2005-2007.
Source: United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverasc
2.
What is the range of ages of the people living in your community?
Demographic
Estimate
Margin of Error
44,778
+/-1,498
Under 5 years
2,921
+/-541
5 to 9 years
2,849
+/-421
10 to 14 years
2,911
+/-490
15 to 17 years
1,713
+/-308
18 and 19 years
999
+/-231
20 years
560
+/-233
21 years
781
+/-242
22 to 24 years
1,768
+/-445
25 to 29 years
2,944
+/-535
30 to 34 years
2,623
+/-380
35 to 39 years
3,380
+/-457
40 to 44 years
3,624
+/-463
45 to 49 years
3,699
+/-468
50 to 54 years
2,960
+/-314
55 to 59 years
2,848
+/-389
940
+/-217
1,380
+/-259
65 and 66 years
712
+/-155
67 to 69 years
827
+/-187
70 to 74 years
1,297
+/-253
75 to 79 years
1,402
+/-240
80 to 84 years
1,147
+/-251
493
+/-160
MALE (TOTAL)
60 and 61 years
62 to 64 years
85 years and over
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Demographic
Estimate
Margin of Error
47,701
+/-1,147
Under 5 years
2,551
+/-396
5 to 9 years
2,918
+/-459
10 to 14 years
2,932
+/-622
15 to 17 years
1,887
+/-364
18 and 19 years
655
+/-183
20 years
340
+/-187
21 years
776
+/-274
22 to 24 years
1,259
+/-369
25 to 29 years
2,548
+/-486
30 to 34 years
2,883
+/-456
35 to 39 years
3,756
+/-394
40 to 44 years
3,402
+/-402
45 to 49 years
3,825
+/-463
50 to 54 years
3,755
+/-459
55 to 59 years
2,602
+/-348
803
+/-181
1,448
+/-242
699
+/-153
67 to 69 years
1,046
+/-255
70 to 74 years
1,779
+/-260
75 to 79 years
2,180
+/-326
80 to 84 years
1,837
+/-324
85 years and over
1,820
+/-374
92,479
+/-2,103
FEMALE (TOTAL)
60 and 61 years
62 to 64 years
65 and 66 years
ESTIMATED TOTAL
POPULATION
Source: United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP / B01001.Sex by Age
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverages
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3.
What types of households are there in your community?
According to the United States Census Bureau, a household is defined as all of the
people who occupy a single housing unit as their usual place of residence.
Households are classified by type according to the sex of the primary householder
(in whose name the house is owned, being bought, or rented) and the presence of
relatives who are related to him or her by birth, marriage, or adoption.
Nonfamily householders are defined as those living alone or with nonrelatives
only.
Source: www.census.gov
Households By Type
Population Estimate
Total households
33,895
Family households (families)
24,918
With own children under 18 years
Married-couple families
12,144
20,902
With own children under 18 years
Male householder, no wife present
With own children under 18 years
Female householder, no husband present
With own children under 18 years
9,588
1,299
752
2,717
1,804
Nonfamily households
8,977
Householder living alone
7,615
65 years and over
3,980
Households with one or more people
under 18 years of age
12,803
Households with one or more people
65 years and over
9,570
Average household size
2.72
Average family size
3.21
Source: United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverasc
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4. How many people speak a language other than English at home in your
community?
Language Spoken at Home
Estimate
Margin of Error
English Only
75,650
+/-1,736
Spanish or Spanish Creole
5,205
+/-1,100
French (including Patois, Creole, Cajun)
320
+/-154
German or other West Germanic languages
266
+/-128
Slavic languages
999
+/-477
2,608
+/-792
Korean
142
+/-145
Chinese
418
+/-406
0
+/-158
Tagalog
744
+/-336
Other Asian or Pacific Island languages
111
+/-95
Other and unspecified languages
544
+/-286
87,007
+/-1,787
Other Indo-European languages
Vietnamese
TOTAL SURVEYED
Source: United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP /
C16001.Language Spoken At Home for the Population 5 Years and Over
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverlanguages
5.
State the number of people in your community by race/ethnicity.
Race/Ethnic Origin
# of Residents
% of Population
White
80,349
89.8%
Black or African-American
2,503
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6,922
7.7%
Native American / Alaskan
0
0%
Asian
3,035 %
3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Other
Pacific Islander
54
0.1%
Other
2,312
2.6%
Source: United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverasc
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6.
Does your community experience large fluctuations in population
during different seasons?
The coastal beaches of Ocean County are a main attraction and draw thousands of
seasonal visitors to the area each year. This is a main reason why our community
experiences large fluctuations in different seasons.
Ocean County is located 50 miles (80 km) east of Philadelphia, PA, 70 miles
(110 km) south of New York, NY and 25 miles (40 km) north of Atlantic City, NJ,
making it a prime destination for residents of these cities during the summer.
Typical of the Jersey Shore, summer traffic routinely clogs local roadways
throughout the season.
There are many varieties of tourists to the Ocean County area. They range from
day trippers who enjoy the boardwalks and walking the beaches to people who
rent houses for the entire summer.
For more information, please see the Ocean County tourism website
(www.oceancountygov.com)
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PART TWO: ECONOMY
1.
What is the median family income in your community?
Type of Income
Local
Estimate
National
Average
Margin of
Error
Median Household
Income
$69,141
$50,007
+/- $2,738
Median Family Income
$82,137
$31,284
+/- $2,738
Per Capita Income
$31,284
$8,745
+/- $26,178
(in 2007 Inflation-Adjusted US Dollars)
Data taken from United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverasc
2.
What percentage of the families in your community live below the
poverty line?
Residents Living Below
Poverty Level
Local
Percentage
National
Average
Families
3.6%
9.8%
Individuals
4.6%
13.3%
Data taken from United States Census Bureau
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
http://tinyurl.com/tomsriverasc
3.
What is the percentage of unemployed people in your community?
As of December 2008, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 9%
unemployment rate in Toms River Township. Out of an estimated labor force of
49,842, a total of 4,488 residents were listed as unemployed and receiving benefits.
Data taken from United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://data.bls.gov/
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PART THREE: INDUSTRY
1.
What are the largest employers in your community in terms of total
number of employees?
Over 3,000 Employees
 Saint Barnabas Health Care System (4,700 employees)
 Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc. (4,340 employees)
 Lakehurst Naval Engineering Station / Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division (4,226 employees)
1,000-3,000 Employees
 Toms River Regional School System (2,500 employees)
 Ocean County Government (2,038 employees)
 Brick Township Board of Education (1,646 employees)
500-1,000 Employees
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Lakewood Township Board of Education (1,000 employees)
Wal-Mart (925 employees)
Lacey Township Board of Education (764 employees)
Ocean County College (717 employees)
Toms River Township Municipal Offices (669 employees)
 Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (500 employees)
Source: Ocean County Department of Planning Data Book April 2008
Leading Employers In Ocean County
http://tinyurl.com/OCemployers
2.
What are the top five industries in your community?
Food Services and Drinking Places
 793 businesses
 10,580 employees
 $13,666 average annual wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services
 886 businesses
 9,546 employees
 $42,232 average annual wage
Food and Beverage Stores
 349 businesses
 7,928 employees
 $20,221 average annual wage
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Hospitals
 12 area facilities
 7,127 employees
 $42,646 average annual wage
Nursing and Residential Care Centers
 108 area facilities
 6,715 employees
 $26,084 average annual wage
Data taken from Ocean County Department of Planning Data Book April 2008
Business and Employment for the Largest Industries in Ocean County 2003
http://tinyurl.com/OCindustries
3.
Approximately how many home-based businesses are in your
community?
As of March 15, 2009, the Reference USA database listed 579 home-based
businesses in Toms River Township.
Data obtained from Reference USA
www.referenceusa.com
4.
How many of there of each of the following?
Type of Service
# of Local Providers
Local Newspapers
8
Local Radio Stations
1
Local Television Stations
0
Video Retail/Rental Stores
7
Music Retail Stores
3
Book Retail Stores
4
Cable Television Providers
2
Internet / Electronic Services
26
Source: Reference USA / SuperPages
www.referenceusa.com
www.superpages.com
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PART FOUR: EDUCATION
1.
List the public and private schools in your community.
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TYPE OF EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION
# PUBLIC
# PRIVATE
Preschools / Nursery Schools
0
22
Elementary Schools (K-6)
12*
6
Middle/Junior High Schools (7-8)
3
6
High Schools (9-12)
3
1
Special Education Schools
0
1
Vocational/Technical Schools
2
0
Colleges/Universities
1
0
Beachwood and Pine Beach Elementary Schools are included in the Toms River Regional School District.
Data taken from Ocean County Schools Interlink http://www.occis.com/cis/interlink/
Toms River Regional Schools http://trschools.com
New Jersey Department of Education http://www.nj.gov/education/directory/schools.shtml
Reference USA www.referenceusa.com
SuperPages www.superpages.com
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2.
Approximately how many home-schooled students are there in your
community?
According to Homeschooling in New Jersey,
New Jersey law states that “parents have a constitutional rite to
choose the type and character of education they feel is best suited for
their children.” To comply with this law, homeschooling parents must
insure that all children between the ages of six and sixteen receive
instruction equivalent to that provided in the public schools.
http://www.homeschoolinginnewjersey.com/gettingstarted/legal/statel
aws.aspx
Despite its legality in our state, a variety of factors – including fear of criticism and
negative public opinion – have resulted in uneven reporting among homeschooling
families. Accurate local statistics are difficult to obtain via state or federal
educational sources.
A report issued by the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) in
2007 estimated the number of children aged 5-17 being homeschooled in the
United States as 1,508,000 – or 2.9% of the K-12 population. Of these,
approximately 85% (1,281,800 children) were reported as “homeschooled only” – in
other words, receiving education solely at home with no part-time enrollment in
any outside educational institution.
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3.
List the number of people in your community (25 and older) with the
following educational levels:
Demographic
Estimate
Margin of Error
30,276
+/-1,014
Less than 9th grade
1,087
+/-298
9th-12th grade, no diploma
2,377
+/-411
High school graduate
(including equivalency)
10,117
+/-768
Some college, no degree
5,472
+/-523
Associate’s degree
2,269
+/-433
Bachelor’s degree
5,472
+/-597
Graduate / professional
degree
3,220
+/-440
34,383
+/-815
989
+/-269
9th-12th grade, no diploma
2,548
+/-402
High school graduate
(including equivalency)
13,148
+/-828
Some college, no degree
5,137
+/-535
Associate’s degree
3,163
+/-490
Bachelor’s degree
6,878
+/-671
Graduate / professional
degree
2,520
+/-366
MALE (TOTAL)
FEMALE (TOTAL)
Less than 9th grade
Data taken from United States Census
2005-2007 American Community Survey for Toms River CDP
C15002.Sex By Educational Attainment for the Population 25 Years and Over
http://tinyurl.com/tomsrivereducation
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PART FIVE: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
1. List the medical care organizations in your community.
General Acute Care Hospitals
 Community Medical Center
Ambulatory Surgery/Care Facilities
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SOCH Center for Sleep Disorders
Ocean Medical Imaging Center
Toms River X-Ray / CT / MRI Center
Physicians’ Surgi-Center LLC
Toms River Surgery Center LLC
Ocean Endosurgery Center
MultiTherapy Center, Inc.
Center for Advanced Radiation Oncology
X-Ray Associates of Toms River
Ocean Health Initiatives at Dover
Edison Imaging Associates / Advanced Medical Imaging of Toms River
Ocean Orthopedic Associates, PA
MultiSleep and Diagnostics, Inc.
Ocean Upright MRI
Open MRI of Central Jersey
FMC John J. DePalma Renal Center
Rehabilitation Hospitals or Services
 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River
Psychiatric Hospitals
 Saint Barnabas Behavior Health Center, Inc.
Hospices
 Holy Redeemer Hospice
 Community Medical Center VanDyke Hospice
 Hospice of New Jersey
Home Health Agencies
 Ocean County Board of Health
 Community Medical Center Home Health Program
State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
http://www.state.nj.us/health/healthfacilities/
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2. List the social services providers in your community.
Long-Term Adult Care Facilities
 Arbors Care Center
 Bey Lea Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
 Children’s Specialized Hospital
 Community Medical Center TCU
 Green Acres Manor
 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
 Holiday Care Center
 Kensington Manor Care Center
 Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
 Shore Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center
Assisted Living Residences
 Brandywine Assisted Living at Toms River
 Brentwood Assisted Living
 The Haven at Manchester
 Magnolia Gardens
 The Residence At Toms River
3. Estimate the number and types of the following organizations in your
community.
For civic and community organizations please refer to the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/OCResources
4. If there are government offices in your community, please list them and
the type of service they provide.
For a complete listing of all Toms River government offices and departments,
please refer to the official township government link:
http://www.tomsrivertownship.com/
For a complete listing of all Ocean County government offices and departments,
please refer to the Library’s official county government resource page:
http://tinyurl.com/OCGovernment
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PART SIX: LIBRARY SERVICES
1.
What other libraries are in your community?
Academic Libraries

Ocean County College Library
College Drive
Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2001
(732) 255-0400
Source: http://www.ocean.edu/library/welcome.html
Government or Municipal Libraries
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Ocean County Law Library
118 Washington Street, Room 103
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
Source: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/ocean/vic14-l.htm
Institutional Libraries
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Richard L. Strickler Research Center
Ocean County Historical Society
26 Hadley Avenue
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
Source: http://www.oceancountyhistory.org/our-research-center.php
High School Media Centers
 Toms River High School East
 Toms River High School North
 Toms River High School South
Middle School Media Centers
 Toms River Intermediate East
 Toms River Intermediate North
 Toms River Intermediate South
Elementary School Media Centers
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Beachwood Elementary School
Cedar Grove Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
North Dover Elementary School
Pine Beach Elementary School
Silver Bay Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School
Walnut Street Elementary School
Washington Street Elementary School
 West Dover Elementary School
Source: http://www.trschools.com/library/
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