Wood-Ridge borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Wood-Ridge borough has a 2024 population of 10,254. Wood-Ridge borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Wood-Ridge borough is $173,056 with a poverty rate of 6.48%. The median age in Wood-Ridge borough is 39.7 years: 39.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood-Ridge borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,852 | 57.98% |
| Asian | 2,183 | 21.63% |
| Other race | 798 | 7.91% |
| Two or more races | 769 | 7.62% |
| Black or African American | 459 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,821 | 2.64 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 2,258 | 3.28 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 1,084 | 1.19 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Female | 283 | 2.85 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 196 | 2.96 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 1.97% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,223 | 30.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,692 | 23.13% |
| High School Graduate | 1,286 | 17.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 1,104 | 15.09% |
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 | 4,202 | 4,075 | 2,001 |
| Asian | 1,677 | 1,620 | 1,353 |
| Hispanic | 1,064 | 1,043 | 383 |
| Other Race | 463 | 442 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 417 | 417 | 256 |
| Black | 292 | 260 | 97 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,926 | $130,745 | $81,154 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,906 | $161,142 | $88,910 |
| High School Graduate | $66,131 | $75,284 | $55,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $82,020 | $101,346 | $72,827 |
| Some College | $62,076 | $62,464 | $50,625 |
$82,020
Average Earnings
$101,346
Average Male
$72,827
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.1% of Wood-Ridge borough residents speak only English, while 37.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,900 | 271 | 14.26% |
| Other | 798 | 246 | 30.83% |
| White | 5,378 | 163 | 3.03% |
| Black | 458 | 162 | 35.37% |
| Asian | 2,183 | 58 | 2.66% |
| Multiple | 769 | 25 | 3.25% |
6.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
4.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood-Ridge borough is Black, with 35.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood-Ridge borough is Asian, with 2.66% 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 6.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.28% |
| Some College | 8.15% |
| High School | 5.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Female Employed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $172,663 | $199,936 |
| Households | $131,412 | $173,056 |
| Married Families | $179,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,435 | $98,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
266
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 5.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
52.33%
Born in Wood-Ridge borough
73.39%
Native Born
26.61%
Foreign Born
11.11%
Non Citizen
15.5%
Naturalized
73.39% of Wood-Ridge borough residents were born in the United States, with 52.33% having been born in New Jersey. 11.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,539 | 57 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 10,482 | 57 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 10,425 | 57 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 10,368 | 57 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 10,311 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 10,254 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 10,197 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 10,140 | 36 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 10,104 | -8 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 10,112 | 817 | 8.79% |
| 2019 | 9,295 | 173 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 9,122 | 257 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 8,865 | 364 | 4.28% |
| 2016 | 8,501 | 357 | 4.38% |
| 2015 | 8,144 | 290 | 3.69% |
| 2014 | 7,854 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 7,849 | 14 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 7,835 | 150 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 7,685 | 48 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 7,637 | 0 | 0% |