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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fair Haven

New Jersey · 5,937 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Fair Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,220. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $309,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,937
+13%since 1990
from 5,270 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,727 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 3,308 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−3%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$97,220
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,247 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,018
+68%since 1990
from $26,163 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$309,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,219
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
6.5% rent
3.2
−19%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,870)
Black5.7%(301)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(50)
Asian1.2%(61)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,044)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,511)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(79)
Asian0.9%(56)
Diversity Score15.2%(901)
15
−23%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.8%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.4%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+16%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

Fair Haven, New Jersey has about 5,937 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fair Haven, New Jersey earns about $97,220 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 $309,100, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 61.8% 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 2.3% of people in Fair Haven, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Haven, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Haven, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 667 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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