Fort Dix, NJ Demographics

A map of Fort Dix's Population by Race

Fort Dix, New Jersey had a population of 6,508 in 2020. It was 41.7% White, 31.5% Black, 2.0% Asian, 19.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Dix, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is the 243rd most populous. 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).

Fort Dix's White Population

2,717 residents of Fort Dix identify as White, or 41.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Dix slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #600 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is more White than neighboring Wrightstown (41% White). Fort Dix is less White than neighboring McGuire AFB (53.8% White), Browns Mills (57% White), Juliustown (90.9% White), and Cookstown (75% White).

Fort Dix's Black Population

2,049 residents of Fort Dix identify as Black, or 31.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Dix larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is more Black than neighboring Wrightstown (26.3% Black), McGuire AFB (12.7% Black), Browns Mills (16.5% Black), Juliustown (1.1% Black), and Cookstown (4.1% Black).

Fort Dix's Asian Population

131 residents of Fort Dix identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Dix slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #432 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is more Asian than neighboring Juliustown (0.6% Asian). Fort Dix is less Asian than neighboring Wrightstown (7.1% Asian), McGuire AFB (3.4% Asian), Browns Mills (3.1% Asian), and Cookstown (2.6% Asian).

Fort Dix's Hispanic Population

1,289 residents of Fort Dix identify as Hispanic, or 19.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Dix roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is more Hispanic than neighboring Wrightstown (19.7% Hispanic), Browns Mills (13.8% Hispanic), Juliustown (3.6% Hispanic), and Cookstown (11.3% Hispanic). Fort Dix is less Hispanic than neighboring McGuire AFB (20.1% Hispanic).

Fort Dix's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Fort Dix identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Dix roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #69 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wrightstown (0.1% Native American/Other), Browns Mills (1% Native American/Other), Juliustown (0% Native American/Other), and Cookstown (0.8% Native American/Other). Fort Dix is less Native American/Other than neighboring McGuire AFB (2.1% Native American/Other).

Fort Dix's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Fort Dix identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Dix roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Fort Dix is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Dix is less Multiracial than neighboring Wrightstown (5.8% Multiracial), McGuire AFB (7.9% Multiracial), Browns Mills (8.8% Multiracial), Juliustown (3.9% Multiracial), and Cookstown (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.