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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Woodcliff Lake

New Jersey · 5,745 residents · 3.376 sq mi
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Woodcliff Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,022. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $445,800. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 123% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,745
+8%since 1990
from 5,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,702 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,571 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+5%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Woodcliff Lake
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$123,022
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,461
+43%since 1990
from $37,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$445,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,258
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.5% in 1990
4.9% rent
3.6
−20%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(5,029)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(113)
Asian4.9%(260)
Diversity Score16.9%(895)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,274)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(134)
Asian4.5%(257)
Diversity Score18.2%(1,044)
18
+8%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.3%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 29.3 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 Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey has about 5,745 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

The typical household in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey earns about $123,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $445,800, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

About 58.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

About 1.5% of people in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 442 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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