Fairton is a CDP located in Cumberland County New Jersey. Fairton has a 2024 population of 873. Fairton is currently declining at a rate of -3.11% annually and its population has decreased by -10.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 978 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairton is $77,789 with a poverty rate of 13.18%. The median age in Fairton is 38.3 years: 32.6 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 53.27% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 23.97% |
| Native American | 111 | 12.09% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 6.32% |
| Other race | 35 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 362 | 2.54 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 143 | 3.31 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.58 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 59 | 2.86 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Male | 35 | 2.26 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 1.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 5.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.41% |
| High School Graduate | 364 | 53.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 5.19% |
| Some College | 144 | 21.33% |
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 | 403 | 340 | 48 |
| Black | 143 | 124 | 14 |
| Native American | 57 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 43 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 34 | 1 |
| Other Race | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,250 | $38,750 | $27,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,375 | $90,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $43,125 | $41,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,208 | $0 | $70,417 |
| Overall | $36,818 | $45,132 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $29,583 | $32,308 | $19,511 |
$36,818
Average Earnings
$45,132
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of Fairton residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 211 | 50 | 23.7% |
| White | 462 | 41 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 24 | 29.63% |
| Multiple | 58 | 14 | 24.14% |
| Native | 111 | 11 | 9.91% |
| Other | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
13.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.63%
Male Poverty Rate
16.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairton is Hispanic, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairton is Other, with 6.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.75% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.74% |
| Female Employed | 18.39% |
| Male Employed | 0.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,656 | $84,584 |
| Households | $62,250 | $77,789 |
| Married Families | $86,597 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,083 | $63,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 8.67% |
| Black | 27 | 18.88% |
| Native American | 10 | 11.63% |
| Other Race | 4 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.51% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
81.81%
Born in Fairton
98.69%
Native Born
1.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
98.69% of Fairton residents were born in the United States, with 81.81% having been born in New Jersey. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 873 | -28 | -3.11% |
| 2023 | 901 | -28 | -3.01% |
| 2022 | 929 | 71 | 8.28% |
| 2021 | 858 | -120 | -12.27% |
| 2020 | 978 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 980 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 988 | -19 | -1.89% |
| 2017 | 1,007 | -152 | -13.11% |
| 2016 | 1,159 | 42 | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 1,117 | -65 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 1,182 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,191 | -90 | -7.03% |
| 2012 | 1,281 | 108 | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 1,173 | -91 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 1,264 | 0 | 0% |