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Population Review

Fords, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fords, New Jersey is 13,052 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 104th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $116,250, the median home value is $414,100, and the median age is 39.5.

13,052

Population

6909

People / sq mi

$116,250

Median Income

$414,100

Median Home Value

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Fords covers 1.9 sq mi of land at 6909 people per square mile.

About Fords, NJ

What distinguishes Fords is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 6,909 people per square mile. Fords is a city in New Jersey with a population of 13,052.

The typical household earns $116,250 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $414,100, with typical rent around $1,976.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 38.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 11.3% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Fords: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Race & Ethnicity

White49.7%
Black or African American11.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$116,250

Median Household Income

$52,629

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$414,100

Median Home Value

$1,976

Median Rent

71.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.2%

High School+

38.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.3%

Drive Alone

73.9%

Public Transit

11.3%

Work From Home

29.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.4%

Foreign Born

58.5%

Non-English at Home

2.3%

Veterans

10.3%

With Disability

97.1%

Health Insurance

97.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.4%
Retail Trade8.7%
Construction7.3%
Manufacturing7.2%
Information7.1%
Public Administration4.5%
Transportation & Warehousing3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fords, New Jersey has a population of 13,052 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 104th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Fords, New Jersey is $116,250, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fords, New Jersey is $414,100, with median monthly rent at $1,976 and a homeownership rate of 71.9%.

The median age in Fords, New Jersey is 39.5 years. The population is 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.