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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Lee

New Jersey · 31,997 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Fort Lee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,395. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $282,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

31,997
−10%vs 2000
vs 35,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
12,707 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 14,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 41.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
31K34K36K39K41K1990201020202024Fort Lee
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,395
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,161 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$31,758
−16%vs 2000
vs $37,899 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$282,300
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $190,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$728
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,101 in 2000
US average: $450
58.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.2% in 2000
42.0% rent
6.1
+86%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(24,684)
Black1%(327)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,742)
Asian20.3%(6,500)
Other1.5%(486)
Diversity Score53.1%(16,985)
53
−23%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 26.3 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 Lee, New Jersey?

Fort Lee, New Jersey has about 31,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Lee, New Jersey earns about $46,395 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 $282,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

About 42.2% 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 6.0% of people in Fort Lee, 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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