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Fort Dix

New Jersey · 7,716 residents · 10.214 sq mi
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Fort Dix is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,773 per month, above the US median of $853. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,716
+3%since 2000
from 7,464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
755 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Fort Dix
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,679
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,348
+17%since 2000
from $10,543 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,773
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(3,220)
Black31.8%(2,457)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,657)
Asian1.9%(145)
Other3.8%(295)
Diversity Score85.2%(6,571)
Diversity Score
85
+3%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
Female
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−78.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

Fort Dix, New Jersey has about 7,716 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Dix, New Jersey earns about $82,679 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 $1,773 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Dix, New Jersey?

About 16.4% 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 3.7% 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 2,489 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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