Population 10,073 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Little Ferry
Household size in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Little Ferry run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Little Ferry skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Little Ferry, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Little Ferry
Renters in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Little Ferry: 54.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Little Ferry than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Little Ferry is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,263 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,397 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,118 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$855 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Little Ferry pays $2,118 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $855 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Little Ferry
Bachelor's degrees in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Little Ferry (37.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.5% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Little Ferry never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Little Ferry
| Period | Little Ferry | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Little Ferry runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.1 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Little Ferry compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ferry | 2.53 | 45.9 | 8.3% | 54.1% | 6.2% | 1964 | $2,118 | 37.4% | 85.5% | 7.9% |
| South Hackensack | 2.89 | 39.0 | 13.3% | 53.7% | 1.8% | 1970 | $1,971 | 31.3% | 83.1% | 6.3% |
| Ridgefield Park | 2.63 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 39.9% | 6.9% | 1948 | $1,756 | 34.6% | 88.8% | 9.9% |
| Moonachie | 2.84 | 42.1 | 14.7% | 32.5% | 6.5% | 1967 | $1,666 | 29.5% | 85.3% | 6.2% |
| Teterboro | 2.91 | 40.9 | 10.6% | 51.1% | 3.1% | 1960 | $1,939 | 38.9% | 85.1% | 4.5% |
| Bogota | 2.78 | 43.4 | 9.5% | 32.6% | 3.4% | 1944 | $1,915 | 32.0% | 88.8% | 6.6% |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2.76 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,701 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 4.2% |
| Palisades Park | 2.75 | 43.2 | 10.8% | 64.5% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,103 | 49.2% | 87.5% | 5.6% |
| Ridgefield | 2.89 | 40.0 | 9.1% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 1959 | $2,201 | 44.3% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| Wood-Ridge | 2.69 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 32.3% | 3.1% | 1975 | $2,268 | 55.2% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Hackensack | 2.38 | 42.9 | 10.4% | 63.3% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,925 | 41.3% | 86.8% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Little Ferry. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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