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Fieldsboro

New Jersey · 526 residents · 0.279 sq mi
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Fieldsboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $212,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
+1%since 2000
from 522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,885 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4845997148299441990201020202024Fieldsboro
2024649
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,132
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,526
+53%since 2000
from $23,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,713
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,050 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+55%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(415)
Black15.9%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.2%(205)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(373)
Black8.2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(56)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other18.1%(95)
Diversity Score65.9%(347)
Diversity Score
66
+68%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fieldsboro, New Jersey?

Fieldsboro, New Jersey has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fieldsboro, New Jersey earns about $77,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fieldsboro, New Jersey expensive?

In Fieldsboro, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $212,000, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.

How educated are people in Fieldsboro, New Jersey?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fieldsboro, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fieldsboro, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of people in Fieldsboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fieldsboro, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fieldsboro, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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