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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fords

New Jersey · 15,032 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Fords is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,015. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $155,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,032
+4%since 1990
from 14,392 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,958 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 7,619 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,015
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,913 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,917
+43%since 1990
from $18,124 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $158,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $637 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−30%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(12,959)
Black2.3%(333)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(815)
Asian6.2%(888)
Diversity Score33.4%(4,801)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(10,070)
Black5.8%(877)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,388)
Asian16%(2,402)
Diversity Score61.8%(9,284)
Diversity Score
62
+85%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords, New Jersey?

Fords, New Jersey has about 15,032 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fords, New Jersey earns about $61,015 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 $155,300, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Fords, New Jersey?

About 28.2% 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 3.4% of people in Fords, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fords, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fords, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 640 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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