Ledgewood, NJ Demographics

A map of Ledgewood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,721	3,486	69.2%	71.1%
Hispanic	787	644	14.6%	13.1%
Asian	490	409	9.1%	8.3%
Multiracial	217	133	4.0%	2.7%
Black	162	211	3.0%	4.3%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.4%

Ledgewood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,377, an increase from the 4,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.2% White, 14.6% Hispanic, 9.1% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ledgewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ledgewood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ledgewood, that probability was 46.8% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ledgewood is ranked the 281st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ledgewood was ranked the 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ledgewood's White Population

3,721 residents of Ledgewood, or 69.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ledgewood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ledgewood ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Ledgewood's population has decreased from 71.1% to 69.2%.

Ledgewood is more White than neighboring Landing (56.3% White), and Netcong (57.7% White). Ledgewood is less White than neighboring Succasunna (78% White), Port Morris (74.9% White), and Stanhope (75.1% White).

Ledgewood's Black Population

162 residents of Ledgewood, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ledgewood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ledgewood ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Black residents' share of Ledgewood's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.0%.

Ledgewood is more Black than neighboring Succasunna (2.6% Black), Port Morris (1.4% Black), and Stanhope (2.4% Black). Ledgewood is less Black than neighboring Landing (8% Black), and Netcong (5.3% Black).

Ledgewood's Asian Population

490 residents of Ledgewood, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ledgewood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ledgewood ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Asian residents' share of Ledgewood's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.1%.

Ledgewood is more Asian than neighboring Succasunna (4.2% Asian), Port Morris (1.9% Asian), Landing (6.1% Asian), Netcong (3.1% Asian), and Stanhope (0.4% Asian).

Ledgewood's Hispanic Population

787 residents of Ledgewood, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ledgewood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ledgewood ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ledgewood's population has increased from 13.1% to 14.6%.

Ledgewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Succasunna (11.2% Hispanic). Ledgewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Morris (20.7% Hispanic), Landing (19.6% Hispanic), Netcong (27.7% Hispanic), and Stanhope (18% Hispanic).

Ledgewood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ledgewood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ledgewood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ledgewood ranks 498th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ledgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ledgewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Netcong (3.8% Native American/Other).

Ledgewood's Multiracial Population

217 residents of Ledgewood, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ledgewood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ledgewood ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ledgewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ledgewood's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.0%.

Ledgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Succasunna (3.9% Multiracial), Port Morris (1% Multiracial), and Netcong (2.4% Multiracial). Ledgewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Landing (10% Multiracial), and Stanhope (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.