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Fortescue

New Jersey · 189 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Fortescue has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2021. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $191,100. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

189
+69%vs 2021
vs 112 in 2021
2020 – 2024
652 / sq mi
+69%vs 2021
vs 386 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
57.6
−12%vs 2021
vs 65.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7710713816919920202024Fortescue
2024120
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,036
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $34,028 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$25,032
−30%vs 2021
vs $35,520 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$191,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $206,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$919
US average: $1,124
86.8%
+16.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.1% in 2021
13.2% rent
6.8
+12%vs 2021
vs 6.1 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(18)
10
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.9 min
+6%vs 2021
vs 34.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
+12.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
24.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
25.9%
−11.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

62.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.1% in 2021
37.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.9% in 2021
5.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortescue, New Jersey?

Fortescue, New Jersey has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortescue, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fortescue, New Jersey earns about $28,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortescue, New Jersey expensive?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $191,100, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Fortescue, New Jersey?

About 5.5% 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 8.9% 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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