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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Dix

New Jersey · 10,205 residents · 10.214 sq mi
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Fort Dix has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,830. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

10,205
+37%vs 2000
vs 7,464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
999 / sq mi
+37%vs 2000
vs 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.5
−36%vs 2000
vs 33.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Fort Dix
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,830
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,397 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,019
−24%vs 2000
vs $10,543 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$443
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $863 in 2000
US average: $450
1.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
99.0% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(5,575)
Black34.7%(3,539)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,345)
Asian3.2%(323)
Other7.5%(768)
Diversity Score81.8%(8,347)
82
−1%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−18%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

Fort Dix, New Jersey has about 10,205 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Dix, New Jersey earns about $29,830 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 $443 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

About 13.0% 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 8.9% of people in Fort Dix, 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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