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Woodland Park

New Jersey · 13,484 residents · 2.94 sq mi
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Woodland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $381,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,484
+7%since 2019
from 12,547 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
4,586 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 4,268 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+9%since 2019
from 40.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,209
+4%since 2019
from $38,736 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $365,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,435
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,480 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(7,752)
Black6.9%(864)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(2,957)
Asian5.4%(674)
Other2.4%(300)
Diversity Score69.3%(8,697)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(8,075)
Black3.9%(525)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(3,816)
Asian5.1%(687)
Other1%(134)
Diversity Score67.5%(9,108)
Diversity Score
68
−3%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 25.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
29.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodland Park, New Jersey?

Woodland Park, New Jersey has about 13,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodland Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Woodland Park, New Jersey earns about $80,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodland Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Woodland Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $381,100, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.

How educated are people in Woodland Park, New Jersey?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woodland Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodland Park, New Jersey?

About 12.0% of people in Woodland Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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