Borough · New Jersey
Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
Wood-Ridge, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Wood-Ridge had 10,341 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,137 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,218 (±23). GEOID 3482570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,341
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,137 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,218 ±23
Median household income
$136,108
±$19,259 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$566,200
±$47,649 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,878
±$158 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Wood-Ridge and what county is it in?
Wood-Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 9,100 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wood-Ridge is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wood-Ridge, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,341 people lived in Wood-Ridge on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,137 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,218 (±23).
| Measure | Wood-Ridge | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,218 ±23 | 962,316 | +1,449 |
| Households | 3,910 ±204 | 355,127 | +595 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.14 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,976 ±219 | 369,613 | +611 |
Wood-Ridge's population since 2000
From 7,644 in 2000 to 10,341 in 2025: up 35.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wood-Ridge as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wood-Ridge?
The median resident of Wood-Ridge is 39.8 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 21.9%. 28.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wood-Ridge | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±2.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±2.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±4.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±2.9 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.9% ±5.2 pts | 22.7% | +6.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.0% ±7.6 pts | 51.3% | −17.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.9% ±6.2 pts | 16.8% | +8.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.4% ±4.6 pts | 31.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.5% ±6.4 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 5.1% ±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±1.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.6% ±5.8 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.9% ±4.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±3.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wood-Ridge earn?
Half of Wood-Ridge's 3,910 households earn less than $136,108 a year (±$19,259), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $136,146 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Wood-Ridge | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,108 ±$19,259 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $178,767 ±$18,780 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,284 ±$7,731 | $63,735 | +$11,446 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±4.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4% ±13.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±2.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±2.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±2.5 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wood-Ridge?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Wood-Ridge's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $566,200 by its owner (±$47,649). The median renter pays $1,878 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wood-Ridge | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $566,200 ±$47,649 | $623,000 | +$59,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,878 ±$158 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1% ±16.4 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,557 ±$207 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±6.1 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±6.1 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,976 ±219 | 369,613 | +611 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±5.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.2% ±5.9 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.5% ±5.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.2% ±5.3 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wood-Ridge building?
Builders took permits for 85 new housing units in Wood-Ridge in 2025 (85 in single-family houses), 8.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wood-Ridge work and get to work?
63.2% of Wood-Ridge's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Wood-Ridge | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.1% ±4.2 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.2% ±6.6 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 16.3% ±5.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±5.0 pts | 18.5% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min ±3.0 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wood-Ridge?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Wood-Ridge (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $131,927 (Tract 600.02) to $140,211 (Tract 600.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 600.02Bergen County | 6,950 | $131,927 |
| Tract 600.01Bergen County | 3,505 | $140,211 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wood-Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does Wood-Ridge compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wood-Ridge is the 3,135th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 108th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Wood-Ridge ranks 239th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 108th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 262nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 787 |
| Median household income | 239th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 207th | 785 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 285th | 701 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 277th | 780 |
| Median age | 580th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 568th | 777 |
| Work from home | 371st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 239th | 787 |
Wood-Ridge's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Wood-Ridge with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wood-Ridge?
15 of the 57 figures for Wood-Ridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wood-Ridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wood-Ridge.