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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Lee

New Jersey · 35,461 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Fort Lee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,161. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $190,100. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,461
+11%since 1990
from 31,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,083 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 12,707 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.6
+3%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K36K39K41K1990201020202024Fort Lee
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,161
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,395 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,899
+19%since 1990
from $31,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,100
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $728 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−46%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(24,684)
Black1%(327)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,742)
Asian20.3%(6,500)
Diversity Score53.1%(16,985)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(20,350)
Black1.6%(555)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,791)
Asian31.4%(11,121)
Diversity Score68.7%(24,365)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 29.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

Fort Lee, New Jersey has about 35,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Lee, New Jersey earns about $58,161 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 $190,100, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

About 48.2% 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 7.9% 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 3,464 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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