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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairton

New Jersey · 2,253 residents · 2.869 sq mi
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Fairton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,962. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% 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

2,253
+58%since 1990
from 1,424 in 1990
1990 – 2024
785 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 496 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
−8%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7191K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairton
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,962
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,052 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,005
+45%since 1990
from $13,784 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $458 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
17.5% rent
2.3
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,235)
Black3.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(452)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,194)
Black31.2%(704)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(260)
Asian1.1%(25)
Diversity Score72.8%(1,641)
73
+129%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 18.0 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 Fairton, New Jersey?

Fairton, New Jersey has about 2,253 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fairton, New Jersey earns about $37,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairton, New Jersey expensive?

In Fairton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Fairton, New Jersey?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairton, New Jersey?

About 5.9% of people in Fairton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 829 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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