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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fords

New Jersey · 14,392 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Fords is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,913. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $158,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,392
−4%vs 2000
vs 15,032 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7,619 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 7,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Fords
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,913
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,015 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,124
−30%vs 2000
vs $25,917 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$158,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $155,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$637
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $787 in 2000
US average: $450
72.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
3.6
+42%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(10,070)
Black5.8%(877)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,388)
Asian16%(2,402)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(9,284)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(12,959)
Black2.3%(333)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(815)
Asian6.2%(888)
Other1.5%(212)
Diversity Score33.4%(4,801)
33
−46%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords, New Jersey?

Fords, New Jersey has about 14,392 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fords, New Jersey earns about $43,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fords, New Jersey expensive?

In Fords, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Fords, New Jersey?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fords, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fords, New Jersey?

About 2.9% of people in Fords, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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