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.

Ringwood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,657

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.1%9,455

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%1,214

Two or More

4.3%503

Asian

2%230

Black

1.1%132

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%82

Other

0.4%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%75

High School Diploma

22%1,876

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%538

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%840

Associate's Degree

5.1%433

Bachelor's Degree

34.3%2,925

Master's Degree

16.1%1,376

Professional Degree

0.9%78

Doctorate

1.1%98

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

52.5%

Graduate+

18.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$449,800

Median Renti

$1,750

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.2%4,028

Renter-Occupied

3.8%158

Total Units

4,252

Homeownership

96.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%8

$50K–$100K

0%2

$100K–$150K

0.4%16

$200K–$300K

2.2%90

$300K–$500K

63.6%2,563

$500K–$1M

32.5%1,310

$1M+

1%39

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%21

2010–2019

1%43

2000–2009

5.6%239

1990–1999

2.6%109

1980–1989

5.9%251

1970–1979

18.1%770

1960–1969

28.2%1,197

1950–1959

20.9%887

1940–1949

8.2%347

1939 or earlier

9.1%388

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.4%2,948

Fuel Oil

22.5%940

Electricity

2.9%120

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%115

Wood

0.9%37

Coal

0.6%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$152,414

Mean Household Incomei

$177,393

Per Capita Incomei

$64,461

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

6,970

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.5%106

$15K–$20K

0.8%34

$20K–$25K

1.2%49

$25K–$30K

0.4%17

$30K–$35K

1.1%47

$35K–$40K

1.4%57

$40K–$45K

3.7%153

$45K–$50K

1.1%46

$50K–$60K

2.1%87

$60K–$75K

3.7%153

$75K–$100K

10.3%432

$100K–$125K

8.6%358

$125K–$150K

12.6%526

$150K–$200K

16.3%681

$200K+

34.4%1,440

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$593/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes98% occupied$840/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC16 homes90% occupied$423/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $152,414/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $46K/yr

89%

Very low income$46K–$76K/yr

7.3%

Low income$76K–$122K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

37.6% of subsidized households are minority

74.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

1,0519%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

144

Mexico

Canada

Korea

United Kingdom

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,497

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,632

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

792(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured