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Fanwood

New Jersey · 7,774 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Fanwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $495,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 101% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,774
+8%since 2000
from 7,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,801 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Fanwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,023
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,227
+87%since 2000
from $34,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,859
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,077 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(5,604)
Black5%(386)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(729)
Asian9.2%(713)
Other4%(314)
Diversity Score56.9%(4,422)
Diversity Score
57
+87%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fanwood, New Jersey?

Fanwood, New Jersey has about 7,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fanwood, New Jersey earns about $171,023 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 $495,700, and the typical rent is about $1,859 a month.

How educated are people in Fanwood, New Jersey?

About 69.0% 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 2.6% 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 659 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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