HarrisDemocratic45.4%620TrumpRepublican52.2%713OtherAll other candidates2.5%34
R+6.8- Lead
- 93
- Total
- 1,367
- vs nation
- R+5.3
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic51.9%810TrumpRepublican46.7%730OtherAll other candidates1.4%22
D+5.1- Lead
- 80
- Total
- 1,562
- vs nation
- D+0.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic48.1%622TrumpRepublican48.8%631OtherAll other candidates3.2%41
R+0.7- Lead
- 9
- Total
- 1,294
- vs nation
- R+2.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic65.7%925RomneyRepublican33.1%466OtherAll other candidates1.2%17
D+32.6- Lead
- 459
- Total
- 1,408
- vs nation
- D+28.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.4%883McCainRepublican37.1%534OtherAll other candidates1.5%22
D+24.3- Lead
- 349
- Total
- 1,439
- vs nation
- D+17.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic60.0%796BushRepublican38.4%509OtherAll other candidates1.7%22
D+21.6- Lead
- 287
- Total
- 1,327
- vs nation
- D+24.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+6.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,7162024 5-year
- Median household income
- $103,5032024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 40.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 10.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 41.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+32.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+6.8 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +21.6% |
| 2008 | +24.3% |
| 2012 | +32.6% |
| 2016 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | −6.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.4%Harris620 | 52.2%Trump713 | 2.5% | R+6.8 | — | R+5.3 | 1,367 | |
| D | 51.9%Biden810 | 46.7%Trump730 | 1.4% | D+5.1 | — | D+0.7 | 1,562 | |
| R | 48.1%Clinton622 | 48.8%Trump631 | 3.2% | R+0.7 | R+33.3 | R+2.8 | 1,294 | |
| D | 65.7%Obama925 | 33.1%Romney466 | 1.2% | D+32.6 | D+8.3 | D+28.7 | 1,408 | |
| D | 61.4%Obama883 | 37.1%McCain534 | 1.5% | D+24.3 | — | D+17.0 | 1,439 | |
| D | 60.0%Kerry796 | 38.4%Bush509 | 1.7% | D+21.6 | — | D+24.1 | 1,327 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 44.6%558 | 55.4%692 | 1,250 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | O | 0.0%0 | 0.0%0 | 1,262 |
South Toms River sits along the Toms River in Ocean County, a reliably Republican-leaning part of New Jersey. Its dense, modest housing stock and blue-collar roots produce voter patterns that sometimes diverge from the county's wider suburban trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 32.6 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 6.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.8 points.
A population of 3,716, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $103,503 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did South Toms River, New Jersey vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Toms River, New Jersey voted Republican by 6.8 points (R+6.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,367 votes cast, 620 went Democratic and 713 went Republican.
When did South Toms River, New Jersey last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which South Toms River, New Jersey voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in South Toms River, New Jersey?
South Toms River, New Jersey has a population of 3,716 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Toms River, New Jersey?
Median household income in South Toms River, New Jersey is $103,503 — above the national median of $80,734. The New Jersey state median is $103,556.
What is the political history of South Toms River, New Jersey?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Toms River, New Jersey from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.