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Woodcliff Lake

New Jersey · 5,730 residents · 3.376 sq mi
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Woodcliff Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $788,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 115% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,730
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,697 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Woodcliff Lake
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,404
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,925
+18%since 2000
from $53,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,776
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,258 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+45%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,274)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(134)
Asian4.5%(257)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(1,044)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,946)
Black0.8%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(310)
Asian6.5%(371)
Other0.2%(11)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,689)
Diversity Score
29
+62%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey has about 5,730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey earns about $150,404 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 $788,300, and the typical rent is about $1,776 a month.

How educated are people in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey?

About 62.7% 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 1.8% 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 427 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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