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Ridgefield Park

New Jersey · 12,729 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Ridgefield Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,729
−1%since 2000
from 12,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,466 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7,550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K13K1990201020202024Ridgefield Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,656
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,825 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,893
+27%since 2000
from $24,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+86%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(5,882)
Black4.6%(581)
Hispanic / Latino36.2%(4,605)
Asian11.4%(1,447)
Other1.4%(178)
Diversity Score79.8%(10,156)
Diversity Score
80
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey?

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey has about 12,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey earns about $60,656 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 $381,900, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey?

About 35.0% 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 5.0% 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 275 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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