Fair Lawn borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Fair Lawn borough has a 2024 population of 35,786. Fair Lawn borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,865 in 2020.
The average household income in Fair Lawn borough is $170,615 with a poverty rate of 6.13%. The median age in Fair Lawn borough is 40.8 years: 41.1 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fair Lawn borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,849 | 73.96% |
| Asian | 4,150 | 11.87% |
| Two or more races | 2,752 | 7.87% |
| Black or African American | 1,234 | 3.53% |
| Other race | 945 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,309 | 2.83 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 7,717 | 3.33 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 2,846 | 1.15 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 1,404 | 3.55 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 342 | 2.45 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 439 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,419 | 5.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,162 | 33.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,769 | 28.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,864 | 16.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 374 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 3,047 | 12.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,263 | 16,909 | 10,785 |
| Hispanic | 3,136 | 2,951 | 1,597 |
| Asian | 2,604 | 2,378 | 1,965 |
| 2+ Races | 1,360 | 1,302 | 893 |
| Black | 799 | 765 | 371 |
| Other Race | 721 | 627 | 262 |
| Native American | 18 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,484 | $106,022 | $74,953 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,189 | $131,397 | $95,140 |
| High School Graduate | $48,895 | $57,870 | $41,744 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,897 | $0 | $43,382 |
| Overall | $83,454 | $101,353 | $69,966 |
| Some College | $54,060 | $71,672 | $41,192 |
$83,454
Average Earnings
$101,353
Average Male
$69,966
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.18% of Fair Lawn borough residents speak only English, while 40.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 22.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,728 | 1,498 | 6.31% |
| Multiple | 2,752 | 320 | 11.63% |
| Hispanic | 4,916 | 274 | 5.57% |
| Other | 945 | 161 | 17.04% |
| Asian | 4,150 | 106 | 2.55% |
| Black | 1,213 | 19 | 1.57% |
| Native | 18 | 14 | 77.78% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fair Lawn borough is Native, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fair Lawn borough is Black, with 1.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.77% |
| Some College | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.12% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Employed | 0.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,540 | $192,066 |
| Households | $141,540 | $170,615 |
| Married Families | $192,020 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,837 | $95,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
968
Number of Veterans
923
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| World War II | 103 |
| Korea | 51 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 417 |
| 65 to 74 | 198 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 4.49% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 1.94% |
| Other Race | 28 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.21%
Born in Fair Lawn borough
68.8%
Native Born
31.2%
Foreign Born
8.82%
Non Citizen
22.38%
Naturalized
68.8% of Fair Lawn borough residents were born in the United States, with 43.21% having been born in New Jersey. 8.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 36,896 | 222 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 36,674 | 222 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 36,452 | 222 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 36,230 | 222 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 36,008 | 222 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 35,786 | 222 | 0.62% |
| 2023 | 35,564 | 222 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 35,342 | 134 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 35,208 | 343 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 34,865 | 1,973 | 6% |
| 2019 | 32,892 | -94 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 32,986 | -121 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 33,107 | 61 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 33,046 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 33,086 | 196 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 32,890 | 47 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 32,843 | 93 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 32,750 | 137 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 32,613 | 194 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 32,419 | 0 | 0% |