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Fords

New Jersey · 15,187 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Fords is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,022. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,187
+1%since 2000
from 15,032 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8,040 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,022
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,015 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,224
+24%since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+59%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(7,782)
Black8.6%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,643)
Asian20.5%(3,119)
Other2.4%(357)
Diversity Score82.2%(12,488)
Diversity Score
82
+33%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords, New Jersey?

Fords, New Jersey has about 15,187 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fords, New Jersey earns about $83,022 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 $335,900, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Fords, New Jersey?

About 31.1% 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 2.5% 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 795 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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