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Ridgefield

New Jersey · 10,830 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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Ridgefield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,081. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $242,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,830
+8%since 1990
from 9,996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,259 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3,931 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Ridgefield
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,081
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,479 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,558
+33%since 1990
from $19,175 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
42.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−15%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(9,324)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(662)
Asian5.7%(569)
Diversity Score28.5%(2,848)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(7,189)
Black0.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,494)
Asian17.4%(1,881)
Diversity Score61.5%(6,660)
Diversity Score
61
+116%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield, New Jersey?

Ridgefield, New Jersey has about 10,830 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgefield, New Jersey earns about $54,081 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 $242,500, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, New Jersey?

About 26.0% 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 6.6% of people in Ridgefield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgefield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgefield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 834 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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