Fort Lee borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Fort Lee borough has a 2024 population of 39,727. Fort Lee borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually but its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,051 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Lee borough is $135,109 with a poverty rate of 8.24%. The median age in Fort Lee borough is 46.6 years: 44.7 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Lee borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17,422 | 43.77% |
| White | 17,180 | 43.17% |
| Two or more races | 2,761 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 1,234 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,091 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.14% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,312 | 2.17 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 8,449 | 2.97 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 8,001 | 1.14 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 1,385 | 2.99 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 477 | 3.09 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 541 | 1.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,753 | 5.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,664 | 34.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,891 | 28.56% |
| High School Graduate | 5,190 | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 913 | 2.93% |
| Some College | 3,184 | 10.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13,378 | 12,780 | 9,629 |
| White | 12,871 | 12,371 | 7,711 |
| Hispanic | 3,537 | 3,184 | 1,478 |
| 2+ Races | 1,685 | 1,665 | 1,089 |
| Black | 742 | 713 | 324 |
| Other Race | 733 | 506 | 187 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 16 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,271 | $91,612 | $69,316 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,683 | $111,004 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $47,368 | $65,150 | $33,289 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,481 | $41,744 | $12,143 |
| Overall | $71,628 | $83,665 | $62,568 |
| Some College | $54,414 | $59,329 | $44,810 |
$71,628
Average Earnings
$83,665
Average Male
$62,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.75% of Fort Lee borough residents speak only English, while 60.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 35.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17,407 | 1,428 | 8.2% |
| White | 15,107 | 1,270 | 8.41% |
| Hispanic | 5,119 | 360 | 7.03% |
| Black | 1,091 | 196 | 17.97% |
| Multiple | 2,760 | 152 | 5.51% |
| Other | 1,234 | 98 | 7.94% |
| Islander | 41 | 14 | 34.15% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.01%
Male Poverty Rate
9.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Lee borough is Islander, with 34.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Lee borough is Multiple, with 5.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.33% |
| High School | 9.79% |
| Some College | 9.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,906 | $163,711 |
| Households | $101,573 | $135,109 |
| Married Families | $144,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,488 | $94,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
811
Number of Veterans
682
Male Veterans
129
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 181 |
| Vietnam | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| World War II | 89 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 398 |
| 35 to 54 | 185 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 549 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 204 | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 1.05% |
| Black | 23 | 2.99% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 1.18% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
20.29%
Born in Fort Lee borough
49.61%
Native Born
50.39%
Foreign Born
18.9%
Non Citizen
31.49%
Naturalized
49.61% of Fort Lee borough residents were born in the United States, with 20.29% having been born in New Jersey. 18.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 39,862 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 39,835 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 39,808 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 39,781 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 39,754 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 39,727 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 39,700 | 27 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 39,673 | -232 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 39,905 | -146 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 40,051 | 1,451 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 38,600 | 808 | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 37,792 | 482 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 37,310 | 120 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 37,190 | 901 | 2.48% |
| 2015 | 36,289 | 51 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 36,238 | 40 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 36,198 | 334 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 35,864 | 143 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 35,721 | 220 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 35,501 | 0 | 0% |