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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ringwood

New Jersey · 12,396 residents · 25.59 sq mi
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Ringwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,636. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $194,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,396
−2%since 1990
from 12,623 in 1990
1990 – 2025
484 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 493 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Ringwood
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,636
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,026 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,341
+41%since 1990
from $22,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$194,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,137
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $980 in 1990
US average: $602
94.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
5.6% rent
2.4
−24%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(12,043)
Black1.8%(230)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(354)
Asian1.4%(176)
Diversity Score17.2%(2,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(11,256)
Black1.5%(183)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(527)
Asian1.2%(147)
Diversity Score16.8%(2,080)
17
−2%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.2%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−14%since 1990
from 30.6 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 Ringwood, New Jersey?

Ringwood, New Jersey has about 12,396 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ringwood, New Jersey earns about $81,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ringwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Ringwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $194,100, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Ringwood, New Jersey?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ringwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ringwood, New Jersey?

About 2.8% of people in Ringwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ringwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ringwood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 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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