Township · New Jersey
Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Woodbridge Township, township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Woodbridge Township had 104,802 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 103,639 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 104,355 (±64). GEOID 3402382000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
104,802
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 103,639 · ACS 2020-2024: 104,355 ±64
Median household income
$108,928
±$4,107 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$433,000
±$7,074 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,959
±$66 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Woodbridge Township and what county is it in?
Woodbridge Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 23.3 square miles of land, 4,456 residents per square mile in 2020.
10 places lie inside Woodbridge Township, the largest Iselin (CDP, 20,088 residents in 2020).
- Iselin CDP, 20,088 in 2020
- Woodbridge CDP, 19,839 in 2020
- Colonia CDP, 18,609 in 2020
- Avenel CDP, 16,920 in 2020
- Fords CDP, 12,941 in 2020
- Port Reading CDP, 3,921 in 2020
- Keasbey CDP, 3,027 in 2020
- Sewaren CDP, 2,885 in 2020
- Menlo Park Terrace CDP, 2,806 in 2020
- Hopelawn CDP, 2,603 in 2020
Woodbridge Township 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 Woodbridge Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 104,802 people lived in Woodbridge Township on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 103,639 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 104,355 (±64).
| Measure | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 104,355±64 | 871,290 | +4,266 |
| Households | 36,781±807 | 307,782 | +2,596 |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.06 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,666±821 | 317,979 | +1,599 |
Woodbridge Township's population since 2000
From 97,203 in 2000 to 104,802 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Woodbridge Township 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 Woodbridge Township?
The median resident of Woodbridge Township is 40.3 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 36.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 23.9%. 33.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.9 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.8 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±0.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 51.2%±0.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.8%±1.6 pts | 23.6% | +2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.3%±2.1 pts | 37.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.9%±1.4 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.3%±1.6 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 44.9%±1.9 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±1.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 7.2% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1%±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.6%±1.8 pts | 45.6% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0%±1.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3%±1.4 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Woodbridge Township earn?
Half of Woodbridge Township's 36,781 households earn less than $108,928 a year (±$4,107), against $111,549 in Middlesex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $109,409 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,928±$4,107 | $111,549 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,780±$4,515 | $142,003 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,432±$1,692 | $50,601 | +$3,052 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4%±1.4 pts | 8.6% | +2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±4.0 pts | 10.6% | +6.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±1.2 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3%±1.2 pts | 94.3% | – |
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 Woodbridge Township?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Woodbridge Township's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $433,000 by its owner (±$7,074). The median renter pays $1,959 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $433,000±$7,074 | $462,900 | +$51,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,959±$66 | $1,871 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±3.9 pts | 38.8% | +8.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,758±$66 | $2,877 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0%±2.3 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.0%±2.3 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 37,666±821 | 317,979 | +1,599 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.9%±2.1 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0%±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8%±1.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8%±1.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
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 Woodbridge Township building?
Builders took permits for 322 new housing units in Woodbridge Township in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 3.1 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 Woodbridge Township work and get to work?
66.5% of Woodbridge Township's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Woodbridge Township | Middlesex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1%±1.3 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±0.8 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.5%±2.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.7%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2%±1.2 pts | 18.1% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min±1.2 | 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 Woodbridge Township?
24 census tracts lie mostly in Woodbridge Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,030 (Tract 32.03) to $158,475 (Tract 29.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 27.03Middlesex County | 7,665 | $107,029 |
| Tract 25Middlesex County | 6,863 | $118,750 |
| Tract 26.04Middlesex County | 6,840 | $87,222 |
| Tract 90Middlesex County | 6,546 | $84,444 |
| Tract 30.02Middlesex County | 6,445 | $102,369 |
| Tract 24.01Middlesex County | 5,949 | $107,366 |
| Tract 33Middlesex County | 5,645 | $82,739 |
| Tract 26.03Middlesex County | 5,052 | $114,714 |
| Tract 31.02Middlesex County | 4,796 | $117,580 |
| Tract 27.01Middlesex County | 4,696 | $82,975 |
| Tract 30.01Middlesex County | 4,543 | $111,964 |
| Tract 32.01Middlesex County | 4,181 | $151,920 |
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 Woodbridge Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Woodbridge Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Woodbridge Township is the 41st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Woodbridge Township ranks 421st 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 | 3rd | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 400th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 172nd | 787 |
| Median household income | 421st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 526th | 785 |
| Median home value | 398th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 245th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 189th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 447th | 780 |
| Median age | 538th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 575th | 777 |
| Work from home | 441st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 787 |
Woodbridge Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 Woodbridge Township?
3 of the 57 figures for Woodbridge Township 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
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