As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,275 people, 2,510 households, and 2,002 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,628 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 93.90% White, 2.30% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Plumsted township, Ocean county, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 31, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Plumsted township, Ocean County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 31, 2012.
