Ridgewood, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Ridgewood?
There are 26,076 residents in Ridgewood, with a median age of 41. Of this, 50.26% are males and 49.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.85% of the resident pool in Ridgewood, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.21%. Additionally, 8.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 23,003 people in Ridgewood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 26,076 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 13,105 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 12,971 | -0.1% |
Male Population 50.26%
Female Population 49.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | 0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 19,517 | -2.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,226 | 8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,333 | 13.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.21%
Not Citizen 8.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 111 | -31.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,175 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 344 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 315 | -26.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 23,003 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 8.38%
Moved from Same State 1.33%
Moved from Different State 1.21%
Same House as Last Year 88.65%
What are the employment statistics in Ridgewood?
White-collar workers make up 95.55% of the working population in Ridgewood, while blue-collar employees account for 4.45%. There are also 2,848 entrepreneurs in Ridgewood (11.15% of the workforce); 17,538 workers employed in private companies (68.64%); and 3,078 people working in governmental institutions (12.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 24,414 | 106.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,138 | 95.9% |
White Collar 95.55%
Blue Collar 4.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,848 | 100.8% |
| Private Companies | 17,538 | 105.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,078 | 106.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,088 | 113.5% |
Self Employees 11.15%
Private Companies 68.64%
Governmental Workers 12.05%
Not for Profit Companies 8.17%
How many households are there in Ridgewood?
There are a total of 8,816 households in Ridgewood, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 79% of these Ridgewood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21%. Additionally, 43.83% of households have children and 56.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,816 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -32.7% |
| Family Households | 6,965 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,851 | 5.9% |
Family Households 79%
Non-Family Households 21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,864 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 4,952 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 43.83%
Households without Children 56.17%
What are the median and average incomes in Ridgewood?
The average annual household income in Ridgewood is $288,861, while the median household income sits at $217,250 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $245,556, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $241,215. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $11,429 and $156,815, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $288,861 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $217,250 | 2.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 934 | 51.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,664 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Ridgewood?
There are 9,166 housing units in Ridgewood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1950. Of the 8,816 occupied housing units in Ridgewood, 83.87% are owner-occupied, while 16.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $909,400. In general, housing costs reach $3,760 per month in Ridgewood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,166 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1950 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,422 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,163 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,008 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,220 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 407 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 441 | -8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 115 | -8.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 105 | -2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 152 | 40.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 133 | 82.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,816 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,394 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,422 | -3.6% |
Owner Occupied 83.87%
Renter Occupied 16.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,202 | 3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,192 | -0.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $909,400 | 2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $802,000 | 0.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,760 | 6.5% |
With Mortgage 70.35%
Without Mortgage 29.65%
What is the level of education in Ridgewood?
Approximately 11.08% of the population in Ridgewood holds a high school degree (that's 2,078 residents), while 8.68% have attained a college certificate (1,627 locals) and 41.05% have a bachelor's degree (7,697 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 211 | 11.6% |
| Some High School | 2,078 | -9.5% |
| Some College | 1,627 | -10.8% |
| Associate Degree | 834 | -1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,697 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,302 | 4.5% |
No High School 1.13%
Some High School 11.08%
Some College 8.68%
Associate Degree 4.45%
Bachelor's Degree 41.05%
Graduate Degree 33.61%
What is the marital status of Ridgewood residents?
A total of 5,480 people in Ridgewood have never been married (which represents 27.1% of the total population), while 12,646 of them are wedded (62.54%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 211 (1.04%) and 1,065 (5.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,480 | 2.8% |
| Married | 12,646 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 211 | 15.3% |
| Widowed | 1,029 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 1,065 | -5.8% |
Never Married 27.1%
Married 62.54%
Separated 1.04%
Widowed 5.09%
Divorced 5.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Ridgewood?
The top three means of transportation people in Ridgewood use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 6,824 residents commute by car, 767 prefer going to work by railroad and 715 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,824 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 715 | -2.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 41 | N/A |
| Railroad | 767 | -0.8% |
| Bicycle | 38 | -7.3% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | 75.0% |
| TaxiCab | 69 | 32.7% |
| Walk | 332 | -15.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Ridgewood by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.