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Fort Lee

New Jersey · 40,345 residents (2025 est.) · 2.518 sq mi
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Fort Lee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $448,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,067
+13%since 2000
from 35,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,912 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 14,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+12%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,345 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K36K39K41K1990201020202024Fort Lee
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,274
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,161 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,104
+82%since 2000
from $37,899 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+4%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,270
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,101 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+28%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(20,350)
Black1.6%(555)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,791)
Asian31.4%(11,121)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(24,365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(14,921)
Black2.3%(904)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(5,397)
Asian43.6%(17,464)
Other3.4%(1,381)
Diversity Score81.4%(32,629)
Diversity Score
81
+19%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
50.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 40.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

Fort Lee, New Jersey has about 40,067 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Lee, New Jersey earns about $107,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Lee, New Jersey expensive?

In Fort Lee, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $448,000, and the typical rent is about $2,270 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Lee, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.8% of people in Fort Lee, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Lee, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Lee, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,070 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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