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Fanwood

New Jersey · 7,318 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Fanwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,450. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $440,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,318
+2%since 2000
from 7,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,461 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fanwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,450
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,233 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,194
+24%since 2000
from $34,804 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,077 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score30.4%(2,184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(5,853)
Black5.1%(374)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(458)
Asian6.7%(490)
Other1.9%(142)
Diversity Score43.6%(3,190)
Diversity Score
44
+43%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.5%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fanwood, New Jersey?

Fanwood, New Jersey has about 7,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fanwood, New Jersey earns about $127,450 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 $440,300, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Fanwood, New Jersey?

About 61.3% 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 2.2% 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 203 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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