Statistic Fordham New York New York
Population 49,366 8,575,966 20,171,207
Population density (sq mi) 59,954 28,552 428
Median age 31.0 36.9 38.2
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 0.9:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 47% 52%
Families w/ Kids under 18 56% 41% 43%
Speak English n/a 52% 70%
Speak Spanish n/a 24% 15%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Fordham is 110% higher than New York
  • The median age in Fordham is 16% lower than New York
  • In Fordham 10.55% of the population is White
  • In Fordham 23.67% of the population is Black
  • In Fordham 1.91% of the population is Asian

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      Fordham racial demographics

      Race Fordham New York New York
      White 10.55% 41.33% 64.31%
      Black 23.67% 23.82% 15.60%
      Asian 1.91% 14.29% 8.12%
      American Indian 0.47% 0.44% 0.38%
      Native Hawaiian 0.09% 0.06% 0.04%
      Mixed race 4.76% 5.63% 2.93%
      Other race 58.55% 14.43% 8.62%
      In Fordham, 28.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Fordham, New York, NY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.