Fords, New Jersey, experienced significant demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. The community transitioned from a White Plurality to a Majority-Minority status. In 2013, the white population comprised 42% of the total, decreasing to 33% by 2022. The Hispanic population increased from 20% to 31%, showing the most substantial growth. The Asian population decreased slightly from 27% to 21%, while the Black population increased modestly from 10% to 13%.

The population of Fords grew from 27,380 in 2013 to 27,848 in 2022. Concurrently, the median income rose from $87,651 to $101,109, representing a 15.4% increase. This growth outpaced inflation, indicating a real increase in household wealth. The correlation between increasing diversity and rising median income suggests that demographic shifts were accompanied by economic opportunity and integration.

The trends observed in Fords align with broader patterns seen in many suburban areas of the Northeast United States. The increasing Hispanic population reflects national demographic trends. The maintained significant presence of the Asian population is consistent with patterns in suburban areas near major metropolitan centers, particularly in regions with strong technology and professional service sectors.