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Fortescue

New Jersey · 120 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Population has declined 15% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,900. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
−15%since 2023
from 141 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
414 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 486 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.9
−4%since 2023
from 63.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7710713816919920202024Fortescue
2024120
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$58,385
+25%since 2023
from $46,834 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+2%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $204,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
72.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
58.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortescue, New Jersey?

Fortescue, New Jersey has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fortescue, New Jersey expensive?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $167,900.

How educated are people in Fortescue, New Jersey?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fortescue, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortescue, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Fortescue, 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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