Fort Lee, NJ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 37,907 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.9%

Population (male): 17,276

Population (female): 20,631

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,726.

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Fort Lee, New Jersey as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fort Lee is 18,477 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Elevation: 313 feet

Land Area: 2.53 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $83,894 (it was $58,161 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $53,649 (it was $37,899 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $371,279 (it was $190,100 in 2000) Fort Lee:$371,279NJ:$334,900

Races:
      Asian alone - 16,624 - 44.5%
      White alone - 15,278 - 40.9%
      Hispanic - 4,616 - 12.4%
      Black alone - 680 - 1.8%
      Two or more races - 669 - 1.8%
      American Indian alone - 56 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 84 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 27 - 0.07%

Fort Lee is named for General Charles Lee after George Washington and his troops had camped at Mount Constitution overlooking Burdett's Landing, in defense of New York City. It was during Washington's retreat in November 1776 (beginning along a road which is now Main Street) that Thomas Paine composed his pamphlet, The American Crisis, which began with the recognized phrase, "These are the times that try men's souls." These events are recalled at Monument Park and Fort Lee Historic Park.