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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Woodbridge

New Jersey · 17,434 residents · 4.605 sq mi
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Woodbridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,405. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $155,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,434
−5%vs 2000
vs 18,309 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,786 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,405
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,594 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,812
−26%vs 2000
vs $26,728 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $953 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+49%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(15,189)
Black5.4%(948)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(996)
Asian5.8%(1,005)
Other1.7%(292)
Diversity Score39%(6,799)
Diversity Score
39
−35%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.5%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

Woodbridge, New Jersey has about 17,434 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Woodbridge, New Jersey earns about $43,405 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 $155,000, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

About 25.5% 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 4.5% of people in Woodbridge, 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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