Demographics & People — Fords, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,052 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,691 |
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| Family Households | 3,185 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6714 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,490 |
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| Black or African American | 1,489 |
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| Asian | 2,476 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,994 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,187 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,098 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,651 |
| Hispanic: South American | 1,106 |
| Italian | 1,044 |
| Irish | 1,027 |
| German | 993 |
| Polish | 867 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 805 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 709 |
Language
| English Only | 7,039 |
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| Spanish | 2,128 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,029 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 265 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,936 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.8% |
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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 Fords, New Jersey.
