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Woodbridge

New Jersey · 20,756 residents · 4.605 sq mi
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Woodbridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,756
+13%since 2000
from 18,309 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,507 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Woodbridge
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,926
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,419
+74%since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−2%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,091
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $953 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(12,528)
Black7.3%(1,336)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,801)
Asian12.8%(2,343)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(11,067)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38%(7,883)
Black9.4%(1,961)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(5,098)
Asian25.2%(5,228)
Other2.8%(586)
Diversity Score90.3%(18,739)
Diversity Score
90
+49%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 54.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

Woodbridge, New Jersey has about 20,756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbridge, New Jersey earns about $104,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Woodbridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $390,000, and the typical rent is about $2,091 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

About 11.1% of people in Woodbridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,322 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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