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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridgefield Park

New Jersey · 12,873 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Ridgefield Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,825. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $175,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,873
+3%since 1990
from 12,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,550 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 7,304 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+5%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K13K13K1990201020202024Ridgefield Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,825
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,290
+25%since 1990
from $19,507 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$175,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$848
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $694 in 1990
US average: $602
53.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
46.7% rent
3.4
−17%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(11,431)
Black1.4%(171)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,246)
Asian4.2%(528)
Diversity Score36.7%(4,567)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(8,338)
Black3.5%(446)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(2,863)
Asian7.8%(1,007)
Diversity Score63.4%(8,159)
63
+73%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey earns about $51,825 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 $175,900, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey?

About 26.1% 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 6.7% of people in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgefield Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 419 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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