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Park Ridge

New Jersey · 8,883 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Park Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $604,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,883
+2%since 2000
from 8,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,407 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Park Ridge
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,103
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,333
+57%since 2000
from $40,351 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
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

Median home value
$604,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,491
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $996 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(6,972)
Black1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(936)
Asian7.1%(631)
Other0.9%(80)
Diversity Score42.8%(3,801)
Diversity Score
43
+84%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

Park Ridge, New Jersey has about 8,883 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park Ridge, New Jersey earns about $143,103 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 $604,500, and the typical rent is about $1,491 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, New Jersey?

About 59.9% 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 2.3% 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 781 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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