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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Park Ridge

New Jersey · 8,708 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Park Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,632. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $299,600. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,708
+7%since 1990
from 8,102 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,340 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 3,108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+10%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Park Ridge
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,632
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,780 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,351
+54%since 1990
from $26,174 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$299,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$996
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $854 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
18.1% rent
3.5
−18%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(7,600)
Black1.1%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(224)
Asian4%(321)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,664)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(7,778)
Black0.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(463)
Asian3.9%(336)
Diversity Score23.2%(2,023)
23
+13%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−3%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 8,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Park Ridge, New Jersey earns about $86,632 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 $299,600, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

About 45.0% 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 3.1% of people in Park Ridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Ridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Ridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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