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Fanwood

New Jersey · 8,035 residents (2025 est.) · 1.34 sq mi
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#22Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.0%#180Highest median household incomeof 6,818$195,529#259Most educatedof 6,82673.0%
The short version

Fanwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $195,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $635,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,799
+9%since 2000
from 7,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,820 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 5,284 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,035 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fanwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(483)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(582)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(584)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.5%(274)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(465)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(559)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.4%(1,122)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(875)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(1,427)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(797)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(360)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(271)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$195,529
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,233 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,810
+109%since 2000
from $34,804 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+5%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,446
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,077 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−16%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(6,132)
Black5.1%(364)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(268)
Asian4.4%(315)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,410)
Black3.9%(301)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(877)
Asian6.9%(536)
Other8.7%(675)
Diversity Score
62
+121%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.5%(273)
Peruvian1.7%(135)
Dominican1.2%(96)
Colombian1.2%(95)
Cuban1.1%(86)
Paraguayan0.8%(66)
Spaniard0.8%(64)
Guatemalan0.3%(27)
Ecuadorian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese2.3%(182)
Filipino1.2%(94)
Singaporean0.2%(15)
Bangladeshi0.2%(14)
Ancestry
Irish23.4%(1,824)
Italian21.7%(1,692)
German13.9%(1,086)
American6.6%(518)
Polish6.4%(501)
Russian5.5%(427)
English4.9%(380)
Haitian2.8%(216)
Scottish1.7%(134)
Portuguese1.4%(110)
Serbian1.3%(103)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.2%(90)
Swedish0.8%(64)
Ghanaian0.7%(58)
French0.7%(54)
Hungarian0.7%(52)
Welsh0.6%(49)
British0.6%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(40)
Ukrainian0.5%(39)
Norwegian0.5%(37)
Greek0.4%(32)
Danish0.3%(26)
Egyptian0.3%(21)
Nigerian0.2%(19)
Austrian0.2%(17)
Czech0.2%(17)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Brazilian0.1%(9)
Dutch0.1%(9)
Guyanese0.1%(9)
Slovak0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.1%(726)
Married70.6%(2,125)
Widowed1%(31)
Divorced4.2%(127)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(525)
Married68.9%(2,164)
Widowed6%(187)
Divorced8.4%(265)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fanwood, New Jersey?

Fanwood, New Jersey has about 7,799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fanwood, New Jersey earns about $195,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fanwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Fanwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $635,200, and the typical rent is about $2,446 a month.

How educated are people in Fanwood, New Jersey?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fanwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fanwood, New Jersey?

About 1.0% of people in Fanwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fanwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fanwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 684 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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