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Fort Lee

New Jersey · 35,345 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Fort Lee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,345
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,037 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K34K36K39K41K1990201020202024Fort Lee
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,341
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,161 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,996
+19%since 2000
from $37,899 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,453
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,101 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(16,514)
Black2.3%(805)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,877)
Asian38.3%(13,552)
Other2.4%(839)
Diversity Score78.3%(27,689)
Diversity Score
78
+14%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
23.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

Fort Lee, New Jersey has about 35,345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Lee, New Jersey earns about $72,341 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 $365,100, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lee, New Jersey?

About 54.0% 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 7.7% 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 3,348 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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