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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wood-Ridge

New Jersey · 7,644 residents · 1.114 sq mi
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Wood-Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,949. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $194,500. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,644
+2%since 1990
from 7,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,862 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 6,738 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+6%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$60,949
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,865
+40%since 1990
from $21,331 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$194,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$966
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $766 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
22.9% rent
3.2
−12%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(268)
Asian2.6%(197)
Diversity Score15.5%(1,166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(6,562)
Black0.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(556)
Asian5%(382)
Diversity Score29.8%(2,281)
30
+92%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey earns about $60,949 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 $194,500, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

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

About 27.7% 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 1.6% of people in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood-Ridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood-Ridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 138 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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