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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ridgefield Park

New Jersey · 12,454 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Ridgefield Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,464. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $173,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,454
−3%vs 2000
vs 12,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,304 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 7,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,464
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,825 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,507
−20%vs 2000
vs $24,290 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$173,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $175,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$694
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $848 in 2000
US average: $450
54.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.3% in 2000
45.8% rent
4.1
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(8,338)
Black3.5%(446)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(2,863)
Asian7.8%(1,007)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(8,159)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,431)
Black1.4%(171)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,246)
Asian4.2%(528)
Other2.6%(324)
Diversity Score36.7%(4,567)
37
−42%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey?

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has about 12,454 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey earns about $42,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $173,900, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.1% of people in Ridgefield Park, 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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