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Ledgewood

New Jersey · 5,377 residents · 5.535 sq mi
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Ledgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $460,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,377
+4%since 2023
from 5,150 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
971 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 930 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−5%since 2023
from 45.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K20202024Ledgewood
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,912
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,880
+7%since 2023
from $56,203 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−7%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $454,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,186
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,570 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−7%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,447)
Black4.2%(216)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(755)
Asian9%(465)
Other5.2%(267)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(3,721)
Black3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(787)
Asian9.1%(490)
Other4%(217)
Diversity Score61.1%(3,286)
Diversity Score
61
−6%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+3%since 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
Female
52.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
Foreign born
10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

Ledgewood, New Jersey has about 5,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ledgewood, New Jersey earns about $135,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ledgewood, New Jersey expensive?

In Ledgewood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $460,900, and the typical rent is about $2,186 a month.

How educated are people in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ledgewood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Ledgewood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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