Ledgewood is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Ledgewood has a 2024 population of 5,962. Ledgewood is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 11.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,341 in 2020.
The average household income in Ledgewood is $139,158 with a poverty rate of 2.66%. The median age in Ledgewood is 45.6 years: 46.3 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ledgewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,912 | 76.56% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 10.41% |
| Black or African American | 355 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 248 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 63 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,904 | 2.67 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 1,011 | 3.45 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 582 | 1.04 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 174 | 3.28 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 137 | 3.11 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 2.18% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,496 | 43.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 646 | 18.76% |
| High School Graduate | 428 | 12.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 464 | 13.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,730 | 2,624 | 1,606 |
| Hispanic | 299 | 285 | 202 |
| Black | 244 | 244 | 242 |
| Asian | 198 | 198 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 167 | 118 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 99.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,614 | $95,762 | $66,711 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,857 | $144,878 | $62,833 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $74,931 | $18,558 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,523 | $111,563 | $58,750 |
| Some College | $73,333 | $111,938 | $57,500 |
$78,523
Average Earnings
$111,563
Average Male
$58,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.45% of Ledgewood residents speak only English, while 18.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,823 | 111 | 2.9% |
| Multiple | 532 | 23 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 621 | 14 | 2.25% |
| Black | 355 | 2 | 0.56% |
2.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.37%
Male Poverty Rate
3.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ledgewood is Multiple, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ledgewood is Black, with 0.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 15.65% |
| Some College | 1.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.06% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
| Male Employed | 0.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,667 | $162,171 |
| Households | $109,185 | $139,158 |
| Married Families | $179,052 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,167 | $82,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 72 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 5.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.12%
Born in Ledgewood
88.14%
Native Born
11.86%
Foreign Born
5.3%
Non Citizen
6.56%
Naturalized
88.14% of Ledgewood residents were born in the United States, with 67.12% having been born in New Jersey. 5.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,962 | 426 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 5,536 | 426 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 5,110 | -210 | -3.95% |
| 2021 | 5,320 | -21 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 5,341 | 0 | 0% |