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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridgewood

New Jersey · 24,936 residents · 5.742 sq mi
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Ridgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,286. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $382,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,936
+3%since 1990
from 24,152 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,343 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 4,206 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+2%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K25K26K27K1990201020202024Ridgewood
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,286
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,658
+49%since 1990
from $34,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$382,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,220
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $912 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
20.1% rent
3.7
−7%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(21,790)
Black2.5%(614)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(680)
Asian6.9%(1,667)
Diversity Score28%(6,766)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(21,164)
Black1.6%(395)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(942)
Asian8.6%(2,155)
Diversity Score31.7%(7,912)
32
+13%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.7%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 93.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−1%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgewood, New Jersey?

Ridgewood, New Jersey has about 24,936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgewood, New Jersey earns about $104,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgewood, New Jersey expensive?

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $382,000, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgewood, New Jersey?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgewood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgewood, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Ridgewood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgewood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgewood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 784 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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