Fords, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

12,897

3.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

3.16% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$105,505

4.25% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$327,800

3.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fords, NJ had a population of 12.9k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $105,505. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fords, NJ grew from 12,509 to 12,897, a 3.1% increase and its median household income grew from $101,206 to $105,505, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fords, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.8%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.85%).

None of the households in Fords, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.3% of the residents in Fords, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Fords, NJ was $327,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

Most people in Fords, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Fords, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fords, NJ is home to a population of 12.9k people, from which 87.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 29.3% of Fords, NJ residents were born outside of the country (3.77k people).

In 2021, there were 2.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.36k people) in Fords, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.65k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.3%

2021 Citizenship

87.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.3% of Fords, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fords, NJ was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fords, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fords, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.36k ± 970
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 407
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.65k ± 453

26.4%

Hispanic Population

3.41k people

26.4% of the people in Fords, NJ are hispanic (3.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fords, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

29.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.77k people

29.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.66k people

As of 2021, 29.3% of Fords, NJ residents (3.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fords, NJ was 29.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fords, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
104 ± 63
Gulf War (2001-)
51 ± 53
Korea
26 ± 33

Fords, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fords, NJ employs 6.71k people. The largest industries in Fords, NJ are Retail Trade (1,042 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,016 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (739 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($98,150), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,379), and Public Administration ($70,962).

Employment

Occupations

6.71k

2021 Value

± 653

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fords, NJ grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 6.57k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fords, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,112 people), Management Occupations (769 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (737 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fords, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.71k

2021 Value

± 653

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fords, NJ grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 6.57k employees to 6.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fords, NJ, are Retail Trade (1,042 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,016 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fords, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Fords, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,706

Median earning men ± $10,117

$44,114

Median earning women ± $7,274

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($150,163), Retail Trade ($110,156), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,034), and Public Administration ($53,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fords, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fords, NJ was $327,800 in 2021, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $316,400 to $327,800, a 3.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Fords, NJ is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fords, NJ have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fords, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fords, NJ is $105,505. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Fords, NJ was Census Tract 32.01 with a value of $127,292, followed by Census Tract 31.01 and Census Tract 30.02, with respective values of $116,304 and $114,013.

Property

$327,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,719

$3,082

Median Property Taxes

±$349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fords, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fords, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.9%

Homeownership

2021

57.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.9% of the housing units in Fords, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fords, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 32.01
Census Tract 31.01
Census Tract 30.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fords, NJ was Census Tract 32.01 with a value of $127,292, followed by Census Tract 31.01 and Census Tract 30.02, with respective values of $116,304 and $114,013.

The following map shows all of the places in Fords, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$105,505

Median Household Income

± $11,497

4.35k

Number of Households

± 486

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.35k households in Fords, NJ grew to $105,505 from the previous year's value of $101,206.

The following chart displays the households in Fords, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fords, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (9.91%)
Public Transit (6.48%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in Fords, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.91%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fords, NJ have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.09% of the workforce in Fords, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fords, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fords, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fords, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fords, NJ (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fords, NJ is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Fords, NJ has health coverage, with 63.7% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 7.77% on non-group plans, and 0.209% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 490 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year (1,068 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Middlesex County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.24%

Uninsured

63.7%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

7.77%

Non-Group

0.209%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fords, NJ declined by 17.7% from 5.16% to 4.24%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fords, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.