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Fairton

New Jersey · 1,060 residents · 2.869 sq mi
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Fairton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,300. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 1,193 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,060
−53%since 2000
from 2,253 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+34%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7191K2K2K2K1990201020202024Fairton
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,583
+43%since 2000
from $20,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(658)
Black15%(159)
Hispanic / Latino14%(148)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other18.7%(198)
Diversity Score77.1%(817)
Diversity Score
77
+6%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairton, New Jersey?

Fairton, New Jersey has about 1,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairton, New Jersey earns about $56,300 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 $155,800, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Fairton, New Jersey?

About 8.8% 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 7.9% 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 364 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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