Fanwood, NJ is a small suburban town located in Union County with a population of 7,727. The population density of Fanwood is 5,763 people per square mile, significantly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Fanwood is home to many local businesses such as Wok n Roll and Elsie's Sub Shop. In terms of outdoor activities, there are plenty of year-round activities to take part in such as going for a walk in the nearby Echo Lake Park or biking along the Rahway River Trail. There are also several organizations and clubs in Fanwood like the local Rotary Club and North American Flag Football Association which provide community engagement opportunities for all ages. For sports fans, there is also the annual Indian Run Basketball Tournament which brings together athletes from Union County every July.
The population in Fanwood is 7,727. There are 5,766 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fanwood is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fanwood is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fanwood
- 68.8% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 43.6% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Fanwood
- 75.2% are White
- 6.5% are Black
- 9.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander