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Fort Dix

New Jersey · 7,984 residents · 10.214 sq mi
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Fort Dix is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,466 per month, above the US median of $1,442. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,984
+7%since 2000
from 7,464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
782 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Fort Dix
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,303
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,935
+51%since 2000
from $10,543 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
+21%since 2010
from 0.248 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,466
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
99.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(3,004)
Black33.7%(2,515)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,701)
Asian1.2%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score82.3%(6,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(3,103)
Black27%(2,159)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(2,275)
Asian2.4%(190)
Other3.2%(257)
Diversity Score86.6%(6,916)
Diversity Score
87
+5%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
Female
16.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−86.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 4.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 94.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 74.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 18.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

Fort Dix, New Jersey has about 7,984 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fort Dix, New Jersey earns about $92,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Dix, New Jersey expensive?

In Fort Dix, New Jersey, the typical rent is about $2,466 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Dix, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

About 5.8% of people in Fort Dix, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Dix, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Dix, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,221 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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