Fords, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fords, New Jersey
|
|
|---|---|
Map of Fords CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
|
|
 Fords, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Fords, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Fords, New Jersey
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Woodbridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.89 sq mi (4.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.15% |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 12,941 |
| • Density | 6,850.7/sq mi (2,645.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08863
|
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-24030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389094 |
Fords is a community in New Jersey, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. Fords is located in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 12,941 people lived there.
Contents
History of Fords
Fords was first known as "Fords Corner." It is right next to a town called Edison. A long time ago, in April 1870, some land from Woodbridge Township became part of what was then called Raritan Township.
Where is Fords Located?
Fords is in the northeastern part of Middlesex County. It is in the southwest area of Woodbridge Township.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Within Woodbridge Township, Fords is next to:
- Menlo Park Terrace (to the north)
- Iselin (to the north)
- Woodbridge CDP (to the east)
- Hopelawn (to the southeast)
- Keasbey (to the south)
To the west, Fords borders Edison Township.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through or near Fords:
- The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) crosses Fords from west to east.
- The Garden State Parkway forms most of the eastern border.
- U.S. Route 1 runs through the northern part of Fords.
Fords is about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Newark. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of New Brunswick. New Brunswick is the main town for Middlesex County.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fords covers a total area of about 1.89 square miles (4.90 km²). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 km²), is water.
People Living in Fords
The number of people living in Fords has changed over the years:
- 1990: 14,392 people
- 2000: 15,032 people
- 2010: 15,187 people
- 2020: 12,941 people
Fords in 2010
In 2010, there were 15,187 people living in Fords. There were 5,386 households, which are groups of people living together. About 4,013 of these were families.
The population was made up of different groups:
- White: 60.99%
- Black or African American: 9.21%
- Asian: 20.70%
- Other races: 5.99%
- Two or more races: 2.82%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 17.40%
About 31.9% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (56.7%) were married couples. About 21.1% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Fords was 39.2 years.
Schools in Fords
Fords is part of the Woodbridge Township School District. The community has two elementary schools and one middle school:
- Menlo Park Terrace School #19 (elementary)
- Lafayette Estates School #25 (elementary)
- Fords Middle School (formerly Fords Junior High)
Even though Menlo Park Terrace School #19 has a mailing address in Metuchen, children from parts of Fords attend this school.
Famous People from Fords
Some notable people have lived in or are connected to Fords:
- Nels N. Alling (1861–1955): A sculptor known for his terra cotta architectural work.
- Craig Coughlin (born 1958): A politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2010.
- Tim Mulqueen (born 1966): A soccer goalkeeping coach and former goalkeeper. He coached the U.S. National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Fords (Nueva Jersey) para niños
