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Woodbridge

New Jersey · 19,265 residents · 4.605 sq mi
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Woodbridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,695. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $314,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,265
+5%since 2000
from 18,309 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,183 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,695
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,528
+25%since 2000
from $26,728 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $953 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+71%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(9,773)
Black8.5%(1,645)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(3,506)
Asian20.7%(3,979)
Other2%(388)
Diversity Score82.5%(15,896)
Diversity Score
83
+36%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

Woodbridge, New Jersey has about 19,265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbridge, New Jersey earns about $76,695 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 $314,200, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbridge, New Jersey?

About 33.5% 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 5.9% 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 1,831 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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