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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fair Lawn

New Jersey · 31,637 residents · 5.135 sq mi
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Fair Lawn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,127. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $216,400. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,637
+4%since 1990
from 30,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,161 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 5,949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
+3%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K32K33K35K36K1990201020202024Fair Lawn
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,127
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,273
+44%since 1990
from $22,418 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$216,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $198,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$923
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $594 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
20.0% rent
3.0
−25%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(29,441)
Black0.4%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(941)
Asian3%(915)
Diversity Score15.5%(4,738)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(27,737)
Black0.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,744)
Asian4.9%(1,549)
Diversity Score25.7%(8,145)
26
+66%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.8%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 24.2 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 Lawn, New Jersey?

Fair Lawn, New Jersey has about 31,637 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fair Lawn, New Jersey earns about $72,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Lawn, New Jersey expensive?

In Fair Lawn, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $216,400, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Lawn, New Jersey?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Lawn, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.7% of people in Fair Lawn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Lawn, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Lawn, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,089 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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