Ridgefield Park is a village located in Bergen County New Jersey. Ridgefield Park has a 2024 population of 13,116. Ridgefield Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,191 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgefield Park is $110,014 with a poverty rate of 11.74%. The median age in Ridgefield Park is 38.5 years: 37.8 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgefield Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,246 | 55.06% |
| Two or more races | 2,942 | 22.35% |
| Other race | 1,130 | 8.59% |
| Asian | 902 | 6.85% |
| Black or African American | 839 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,070 | 2.59 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 2,169 | 3.32 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 1,798 | 1.24 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Female | 701 | 2.98 | 32 | 68 |
| Male | 402 | 4.03 | 55 | 45 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,013 | 21.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,166 | 12.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,615 | 28.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 360 | 3.87% |
| Some College | 2,055 | 22.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,403 | 3,827 | 1,246 |
| White | 3,619 | 3,457 | 1,263 |
| 2+ Races | 1,680 | 1,451 | 425 |
| Other Race | 916 | 821 | 254 |
| Asian | 690 | 638 | 473 |
| Black | 510 | 496 | 147 |
| Native American | 76 | 57 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,438 | $74,000 | $68,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,861 | $81,410 | $94,583 |
| High School Graduate | $39,710 | $42,228 | $29,769 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,556 | $92,645 | $23,185 |
| Overall | $59,949 | $67,737 | $47,141 |
| Some College | $53,125 | $70,731 | $29,286 |
$59,949
Average Earnings
$67,737
Average Male
$47,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.08% of Ridgefield Park residents speak only English, while 54.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,564 | 752 | 11.46% |
| White | 4,425 | 422 | 9.54% |
| Black | 839 | 272 | 32.42% |
| Multiple | 2,715 | 163 | 6% |
| Other | 1,130 | 67 | 5.93% |
| Asian | 902 | 64 | 7.1% |
| Native | 102 | 27 | 26.47% |
11.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.9%
Male Poverty Rate
14.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield Park is Black, with 32.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield Park is Other, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.82% |
| High School | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.49% |
| Female Employed | 7.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,050 | $126,322 |
| Households | $94,047 | $110,014 |
| Married Families | $127,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,129 | $72,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
456
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| Korea | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 330 | 5.57% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 3.34% |
| Other Race | 31 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 11.76% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.59% |
| Black | 8 | 1.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
37.76%
Born in Ridgefield Park
62.31%
Native Born
37.69%
Foreign Born
12.4%
Non Citizen
25.29%
Naturalized
62.31% of Ridgefield Park residents were born in the United States, with 37.76% having been born in New Jersey. 12.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,023 | -18 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 13,041 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 13,060 | -19 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 13,079 | -18 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 13,097 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 13,116 | -19 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 13,135 | 28 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 13,107 | -45 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 13,152 | -39 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 13,191 | 290 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 12,901 | -55 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 12,956 | 25 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 12,931 | 23 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 12,908 | -17 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 12,925 | 27 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 12,898 | 13 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,885 | 34 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,851 | 36 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 12,815 | 78 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 12,737 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,873 | 419 | 3.36% |
| 1990 | 12,454 | -284 | -2.23% |
| 1980 | 12,738 | -1,252 | -8.95% |
| 1970 | 13,990 | 1,289 | 10.15% |
| 1960 | 12,701 | 708 | 5.9% |
| 1950 | 11,993 | 716 | 6.35% |
| 1940 | 11,277 | 513 | 4.77% |
| 1930 | 10,764 | 2,189 | 25.53% |
| 1920 | 8,575 | 4,063 | 90.05% |
| 1910 | 4,512 | -8,511 | -65.35% |