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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wood-Ridge

New Jersey · 7,506 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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Wood-Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $186,700. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,506
−2%vs 2000
vs 7,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,738 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,531
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,949 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,331
−29%vs 2000
vs $29,865 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$186,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $194,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$766
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $966 in 2000
US average: $450
77.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
22.5% rent
3.6
+14%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(6,562)
Black0.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(556)
Asian5%(382)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(2,281)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(268)
Asian2.6%(197)
Other0.6%(42)
Diversity Score15.5%(1,166)
16
−48%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey?

Wood-Ridge, New Jersey has about 7,506 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey earns about $51,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood-Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $186,700, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey?

About 2.8% of people in Wood-Ridge, 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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