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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ridgefield

New Jersey · 9,996 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,479. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $229,500. With a median age of 39.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,996
−8%vs 2000
vs 10,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,931 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 4,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Ridgefield
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,081 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,175
−25%vs 2000
vs $25,558 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$229,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $242,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$675
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $903 in 2000
US average: $450
55.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
44.2% rent
5.3
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(7,189)
Black0.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,494)
Asian17.4%(1,881)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(6,660)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(9,324)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(662)
Asian5.7%(569)
Other0.7%(65)
Diversity Score28.5%(2,848)
28
−54%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgefield, New Jersey?

Ridgefield, New Jersey has about 9,996 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgefield, New Jersey earns about $43,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield, New Jersey expensive?

In Ridgefield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $229,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, New Jersey?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgefield, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Ridgefield, 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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