Fords, NJ Demographics

A map of Fords's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,368	5,423	42.0%	41.9%
Hispanic	3,069	3,627	24.0%	28.0%
Asian	2,149	2,130	16.8%	16.5%
Black	1,719	1,288	13.5%	10.0%
Multiracial	341	358	2.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	125	115	1.0%	0.9%

Fords, New Jersey has an estimated population of 12,771, a slight decrease from the 12,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.0% White, 24.0% Hispanic, 16.8% Asian, 13.5% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fords, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fords has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fords, that probability was 70.8% in 2020 and 71.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fords is ranked the 107th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fords was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fords's White Population

5,368 residents of Fords, or 42.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fords is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Fords ranks 599th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Fords's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.0%.

Fords is more White than neighboring Hopelawn (23.7% White), Menlo Park Terrace (26.9% White), Keasbey (15.1% White), Woodbridge (38% White), and Iselin (23.1% White).

Fords's Black Population

1,719 residents of Fords, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fords is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Fords ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Black residents' share of Fords's population has increased from 10.0% to 13.5%.

Fords is more Black than neighboring Hopelawn (2.5% Black), Menlo Park Terrace (13.1% Black), Keasbey (7.7% Black), Woodbridge (9.4% Black), and Iselin (10.8% Black).

Fords's Asian Population

2,149 residents of Fords, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fords is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Fords ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fords's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.8%.

Fords is more Asian than neighboring Keasbey (7.1% Asian). Fords is less Asian than neighboring Hopelawn (19.6% Asian), Menlo Park Terrace (31.1% Asian), Woodbridge (25.2% Asian), and Iselin (48.3% Asian).

Fords's Hispanic Population

3,069 residents of Fords, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fords is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fords ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fords's population has decreased from 28.0% to 24.0%.

Fords is more Hispanic than neighboring Menlo Park Terrace (22% Hispanic), and Iselin (14.8% Hispanic). Fords is less Hispanic than neighboring Hopelawn (50% Hispanic), Keasbey (66.7% Hispanic), and Woodbridge (24.6% Hispanic).

Fords's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Fords, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fords is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fords ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fords's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Fords is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hopelawn (0% Native American/Other), Menlo Park Terrace (0.8% Native American/Other), Keasbey (0% Native American/Other), Woodbridge (0% Native American/Other), and Iselin (0.8% Native American/Other).

Fords's Multiracial Population

341 residents of Fords, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fords is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fords ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fords's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fords's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Fords is more Multiracial than neighboring Iselin (2.2% Multiracial). Fords is less Multiracial than neighboring Hopelawn (4.2% Multiracial), Menlo Park Terrace (6.2% Multiracial), Keasbey (3.5% Multiracial), and Woodbridge (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.