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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Park Ridge

New Jersey · 8,102 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Park Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,780. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $253,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,102
−7%vs 2000
vs 8,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,108 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 3,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Park Ridge
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,780
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,632 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,174
−35%vs 2000
vs $40,351 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$253,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $299,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$854
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $996 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
22.1% rent
4.2
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(7,778)
Black0.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(463)
Asian3.9%(336)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(2,023)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(7,600)
Black1.1%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(224)
Asian4%(321)
Other1.2%(95)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,664)
21
−12%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

Park Ridge, New Jersey has about 8,102 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Park Ridge, New Jersey earns about $59,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Park Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $253,200, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Park Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Park Ridge, 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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