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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Dix

New Jersey · 7,464 residents · 10.214 sq mi
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Fort Dix has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,397. Population has fallen 27% since 1990, a loss of 2,741 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Renters pay a median $863 per month, above the US median of $602. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

7,464
−27%since 1990
from 10,205 in 1990
1990 – 2024
731 / sq mi
−27%since 1990
from 999 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+56%since 1990
from 21.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Fort Dix
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,397
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,830 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,543
+31%since 1990
from $8,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,200
US average: $120,530
$863
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
95.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(5,575)
Black34.7%(3,539)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,345)
Asian3.2%(323)
Diversity Score81.8%(8,347)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(3,004)
Black33.7%(2,515)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,701)
Asian1.2%(91)
Diversity Score82.3%(6,144)
82
+1%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.8%
−16.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+22%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,464 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Dix, New Jersey earns about $41,397 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 median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

About 9.7% 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 3.2% 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 2,741 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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