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Fords

New Jersey · 12,941 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Fords is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,206. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,941
−14%since 2000
from 15,032 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,851 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 7,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,206
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,994
+50%since 2000
from $25,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$316,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,630
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(5,423)
Black10%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino28%(3,627)
Asian16.5%(2,130)
Other1.3%(172)
Diversity Score86.8%(11,236)
Diversity Score
87
+41%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords, New Jersey?

Fords, New Jersey has about 12,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fords, New Jersey earns about $101,206 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 $316,400, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.

How educated are people in Fords, New Jersey?

About 35.4% 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 4.3% of people in Fords, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fords, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fords, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,451 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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