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.

Fanwood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,799

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.4%5,410

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%877

Two or More

8%625

Asian

6.9%536

Black

3.9%301

Other

0.6%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%24

High School Diploma

9.4%506

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%203

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%330

Associate's Degree

4.2%229

Bachelor's Degree

44.8%2,424

Master's Degree

24.2%1,308

Professional Degree

2%108

Doctorate

2.1%111

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

73%

Graduate+

28.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$635,200

Median Renti

$2,446

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.9%2,408

Renter-Occupied

15.1%427

Total Units

2,898

Homeownership

84.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%28

$50K–$100K

1%25

$200K–$300K

1.1%26

$300K–$500K

19%457

$500K–$1M

74.3%1,789

$1M+

3.4%83

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

314

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%7

2010–2019

8.2%238

2000–2009

5.8%169

1990–1999

2%57

1980–1989

0.6%17

1970–1979

5.7%166

1960–1969

6%173

1950–1959

38.5%1,116

1940–1949

6.9%199

1939 or earlier

26.1%756

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%2,218

Electricity

10.8%306

Fuel Oil

10.3%291

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%10

No Fuel

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$195,529

Mean Household Incomei

$198,434

Per Capita Incomei

$72,810

Poverty Ratei

0.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

4,266

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

2.4%68

$20K–$25K

1.9%53

$25K–$30K

1.9%54

$30K–$35K

2.1%60

$35K–$40K

2.4%68

$40K–$45K

0.5%13

$45K–$50K

0.1%4

$50K–$60K

1.9%54

$60K–$75K

2.5%71

$75K–$100K

4.1%116

$100K–$125K

8.5%241

$125K–$150K

12.1%342

$150K–$200K

11.8%335

$200K+

47.8%1,356

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

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 86 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,24416%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

189

India

148

China

114

Philippines

Germany

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,137

Avg. Commutei

41.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,150

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

237(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured