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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fair Haven

New Jersey · 5,270 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Fair Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,247. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $223,500. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,270
−11%vs 2000
vs 5,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,308 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 3,727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,247
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,220 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,163
−41%vs 2000
vs $44,018 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$223,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $309,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,219 in 2000
US average: $450
90.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.5% in 2000
9.6% rent
3.9
+23%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,511)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(79)
Asian0.9%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(901)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,870)
Black5.7%(301)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(50)
Asian1.2%(61)
Other0.7%(38)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,044)
20
+31%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.6%
−16.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

Fair Haven, New Jersey has about 5,270 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fair Haven, New Jersey earns about $57,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Haven, New Jersey expensive?

In Fair Haven, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $223,500, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Haven, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Fair Haven, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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