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 $156,858 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Wood-Ridge borough is 38 years: 36.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood-Ridge borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,818 | 68.33% |
| Asian | 1,849 | 18.53% |
| Two or more races | 590 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 436 | 4.37% |
| Black or African American | 260 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,851 | 2.59 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 2,300 | 3.24 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 1,108 | 1.2 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Male | 227 | 2.94 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 216 | 2.47 | 56 | 44 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 1.6% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,345 | 32.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,696 | 23.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,126 | 15.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 1,214 | 16.74% |
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 | 4,512 | 4,334 | 2,287 |
| Asian | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,097 |
| Hispanic | 1,010 | 985 | 488 |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 339 | 224 |
| Other Race | 316 | 291 | 82 |
| Black | 259 | 232 | 119 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $108,482 | $155,960 | $78,045 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,327 | $110,972 | $84,658 |
| High School Graduate | $56,536 | $0 | $52,266 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $82,266 | $94,796 | $70,407 |
| Some College | $60,303 | $71,094 | $41,597 |
$82,266
Average Earnings
$94,796
Average Male
$70,407
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.78% of Wood-Ridge borough residents speak only English, while 32.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,935 | 222 | 3.74% |
| Other | 436 | 170 | 38.99% |
| Hispanic | 1,659 | 170 | 10.25% |
| Asian | 1,849 | 125 | 6.76% |
| Multiple | 590 | 26 | 4.41% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.54%
Male Poverty Rate
5.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood-Ridge borough is Other, with 38.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood-Ridge borough is White, with 3.74% 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 9.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.48% |
| Some College | 6.75% |
| High School | 6.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.29% |
| Female Employed | 2.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $171,233 | $183,128 |
| Households | $132,901 | $156,858 |
| Married Families | $184,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,459 | $87,703 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
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
270
Number of Veterans
270
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 4.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
55.61%
Born in Wood-Ridge borough
74.68%
Native Born
25.32%
Foreign Born
8.73%
Non Citizen
16.59%
Naturalized
74.68% of Wood-Ridge borough residents were born in the United States, with 55.61% having been born in New Jersey. 8.73% 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% |