Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ridgewood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,308

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.8%17,044

Asian

15.8%4,162

Hispanic/Latino

10.8%2,846

Two or More

5.6%1,470

Black

2.8%747

Other

0.1%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%96

High School Diploma

7.2%1,223

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%362

Some College (1+ yr)

4.5%758

Associate's Degree

4.1%687

Bachelor's Degree

42.7%7,239

Master's Degree

25.4%4,301

Professional Degree

6.8%1,158

Doctorate

5.2%878

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

80.1%

Graduate+

37.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$891,200

Median Renti

$2,499

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.5%7,347

Renter-Occupied

17.5%1,556

Total Units

9,191

Homeownership

82.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%188

$50K–$100K

0.1%9

$100K–$150K

0.1%6

$150K–$200K

1.4%101

$200K–$300K

1.8%129

$300K–$500K

3%218

$500K–$1M

55.2%4,055

$1M+

35.9%2,641

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

292

$2,000+

977

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%206

2010–2019

2.5%227

2000–2009

0.9%80

1990–1999

1.4%126

1980–1989

3.8%353

1970–1979

4%372

1960–1969

10.8%989

1950–1959

23.9%2,197

1940–1949

12.6%1,160

1939 or earlier

37.9%3,481

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%7,538

Electricity

9.3%831

Fuel Oil

4.3%381

Bottled/LP Gas

1%92

No Fuel

0.7%60

Wood

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$208,211

Mean Household Incomei

$273,185

Per Capita Incomei

$93,638

Poverty Ratei

4.2%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

13,597

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%265

$10K–$15K

1.6%142

$15K–$20K

0.8%71

$20K–$25K

0.3%30

$25K–$30K

0.7%59

$30K–$35K

1.1%100

$35K–$40K

2%176

$40K–$45K

1.3%113

$45K–$50K

0.4%34

$50K–$60K

2.2%196

$60K–$75K

2.3%208

$75K–$100K

4.5%405

$100K–$125K

8.1%725

$125K–$150K

5.9%521

$150K–$200K

14.4%1,283

$200K+

51.4%4,575

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

203

Residentsi

280

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes94% occupied$547/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8129 homes99% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $208,211/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $62K/yr

85.3%

Very low income$62K–$104K/yr

12.4%

Low income$104K–$167K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56% of subsidized households are minority

29.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,85722.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

865

India

666

China

593

Canada

273

United Kingdom

155

Poland

104

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,834

Avg. Commutei

34.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,131

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

660(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured