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Ledgewood

New Jersey · 4,903 residents · 5.535 sq mi
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Ledgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,044. Population has declined 8% since 2021. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $374,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,903
−8%vs 2021
vs 5,320 in 2021
2020 – 2024
886 / sq mi
−8%vs 2021
vs 961 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.4
+2%vs 2021
vs 44.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$99,044
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $101,122 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$44,930
−2%vs 2021
vs $45,644 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$374,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $406,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,716
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,889 in 2021
US average: $1,124
82.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.9% in 2021
17.8% rent
3.8
−6%vs 2021
vs 4.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,255)
Black3%(161)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(409)
Asian5.8%(306)
Other3.6%(189)
Diversity Score43.6%(2,320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(3,486)
Black4.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(644)
Asian8.3%(409)
Other2%(99)
Diversity Score57%(2,796)
57
+31%vs 2021
vs 44 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 31.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
89.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
51.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
56.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.6% in 2021
15.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

Ledgewood, New Jersey has about 4,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ledgewood, New Jersey earns about $99,044 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 $374,700, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in Ledgewood, New Jersey?

About 55.8% 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 3.4% 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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