Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fort Lee, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,067

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

43.6%17,464

White

37.2%14,921

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%5,397

Two or More

2.7%1,088

Black

2.3%904

Other

0.6%226

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%392

High School Diploma

13%4,002

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%995

Some College (1+ yr)

5.9%1,830

Associate's Degree

5.2%1,596

Bachelor's Degree

36.5%11,271

Master's Degree

18.6%5,734

Professional Degree

6.3%1,936

Doctorate

4.5%1,377

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

65.8%

Graduate+

29.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$448,000

Median Renti

$2,270

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%10,131

Renter-Occupied

44.6%8,156

Total Units

19,679

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%212

$50K–$100K

5.1%512

$100K–$150K

5.3%535

$150K–$200K

9.4%948

$200K–$300K

14.2%1,443

$300K–$500K

18%1,827

$500K–$1M

35.4%3,587

$1M+

10.5%1,067

Rent Distribution

Under $500

473

$500–$750

209

$750–$1,000

156

$1,000–$1,250

255

$1,250–$1,500

408

$1,500–$2,000

1,609

$2,000+

4,632

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%344

2010–2019

8.5%1,675

2000–2009

4.5%886

1990–1999

6.5%1,279

1980–1989

13.5%2,657

1970–1979

16.3%3,212

1960–1969

20%3,944

1950–1959

17.3%3,396

1940–1949

6.7%1,318

1939 or earlier

4.9%968

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.9%10,767

Electricity

32.4%5,933

Fuel Oil

4%723

No Fuel

2.1%379

Other

1.4%253

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%229

Solar

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,274

Mean Household Incomei

$150,125

Per Capita Incomei

$69,104

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

21,119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%916

$10K–$15K

3.2%589

$15K–$20K

2.1%382

$20K–$25K

2.2%403

$25K–$30K

2.6%476

$30K–$35K

2.3%417

$35K–$40K

3.1%570

$40K–$45K

2.7%497

$45K–$50K

1.7%309

$50K–$60K

4.1%752

$60K–$75K

8.2%1,499

$75K–$100K

9.5%1,737

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,816

$125K–$150K

8.5%1,546

$150K–$200K

10.4%1,902

$200K+

24.5%4,476

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

975

Residentsi

1,420

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes96% occupied$513/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8524 homes99% occupied$372/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

94.2%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

5.6%

Low income$54K–$86K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78.1% of subsidized households are minority

2.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

96.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20,07350.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

6,463

China

2,821

India

791

Philippines

546

Canada

246

Mexico

175

Guatemala

165

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,334

Avg. Commutei

35 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,884

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

601(1.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured