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Little Ferry

New Jersey · 10,987 residents · 1.477 sq mi
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Little Ferry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,987
+2%since 2000
from 10,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,439 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Little Ferry
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,224
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,674
+47%since 2000
from $24,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $822 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+37%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(6,504)
Black4.5%(487)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,641)
Asian17.1%(1,842)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.6%(7,516)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(4,012)
Black4.3%(469)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(3,468)
Asian24.7%(2,717)
Other1.2%(131)
Diversity Score86.7%(9,523)
Diversity Score
87
+25%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
45.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Ferry, New Jersey?

Little Ferry, New Jersey has about 10,987 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Ferry, New Jersey?

The typical household in Little Ferry, New Jersey earns about $69,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Ferry, New Jersey expensive?

In Little Ferry, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $363,900, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Little Ferry, New Jersey?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little Ferry, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Ferry, New Jersey?

About 7.4% of people in Little Ferry, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Ferry, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Ferry, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 998 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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