Economy & Jobs — Fortescue, New Jersey

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$46,250
Estimated 2026~$52,700
Per Capita Income$46,834
Poverty Rate15.5%
Unemployment Rate29.1%
In Labor Force51

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare45.2%
Retail16.1%
Finance Insurance16.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food101
Physician Offices91
Full Service Restaurants77
Law Offices48
Beauty Salons45
Auto Repair44
Grocery Stores40
Dental Offices39
Used Car Dealers37
General Merchandise34
Liquor Stores32
Child Day Care31
Convenience Stores26
Commercial Banks22
Insurance Agencies21
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.