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Fairton

New Jersey · 1,264 residents · 2.869 sq mi
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Fairton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 989 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,264
−44%since 2000
from 2,253 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+20%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7191K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairton
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,962 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,481
+7%since 2000
from $20,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,194)
Black31.2%(704)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(260)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.8%(1,641)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(866)
Black12.3%(156)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(102)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other8.7%(110)
Diversity Score60.5%(765)
Diversity Score
61
−17%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairton, New Jersey?

Fairton, New Jersey has about 1,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairton, New Jersey earns about $42,031 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Fairton, New Jersey?

About 10.7% 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 15.9% of people in Fairton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairton, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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