Demographics & People — Fort Dix, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,034 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.2 |
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| Total Households | 901 |
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| Family Households | 742 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6372 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,786 |
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| Black or African American | 2,507 |
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| Asian | 157 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,306 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,327 |
| Other groups | 3,019 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,088 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 980 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 628 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 603 |
| Irish | 522 |
| German | 454 |
| Italian | 256 |
| English | 207 |
Language
| English Only | 5,667 |
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| Spanish | 1,771 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,687 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 363 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,260 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Dix, New Jersey.
