Fair Haven, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fair Haven is a small city located in New Jersey, within Monmouth County. The total population is 6,170. It ranks as the 258th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fair Haven is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.1 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Fair Haven has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fair Haven is $250,000+. This is 141% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 89% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $992,200. Housing costs are 118% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fair Haven has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.0% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

86.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fair Haven in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%. Notably, 31.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fair Haven, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.