Park Ridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Park Ridge's Population by Race

Park Ridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,406, an increase from the 8,883 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park Ridge is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Park Ridge, that probability was 36.7% in 2020 and 36.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park Ridge is ranked the 171st 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). Park Ridge was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Park Ridge's White Population

7,331 residents of Park Ridge, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park Ridge is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Park Ridge ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Park Ridge's population has decreased from 78.5% to 77.9%.

Park Ridge is more White than neighboring Montvale (69.4% White), Woodcliff Lake (72.6% White), and Westwood (56.4% White). Park Ridge is less White than neighboring Hillsdale (78.9% White), and Pearl River (78% White).

Park Ridge's Black Population

139 residents of Park Ridge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park Ridge is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Park Ridge ranks 566th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.7%. Black residents' share of Park Ridge's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Park Ridge is more Black than neighboring Woodcliff Lake (1.1% Black), Hillsdale (0.6% Black), and Pearl River (0.6% Black). Park Ridge is less Black than neighboring Montvale (5.2% Black), and Westwood (3.5% Black).

Park Ridge's Asian Population

282 residents of Park Ridge, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Park Ridge ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Asian residents' share of Park Ridge's population has decreased from 7.1% to 3.0%.

Park Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Montvale (13.8% Asian), Woodcliff Lake (9.3% Asian), Hillsdale (7.8% Asian), Pearl River (3.1% Asian), and Westwood (7.5% Asian).

Park Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,488 residents of Park Ridge, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Park Ridge ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Park Ridge's population has increased from 10.5% to 15.8%.

Park Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Montvale (8.9% Hispanic), Woodcliff Lake (8% Hispanic), Hillsdale (9.8% Hispanic), and Pearl River (14% Hispanic). Park Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (26.2% Hispanic).

Park Ridge's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Park Ridge ranks 507th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Park Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montvale (0.4% Native American/Other), Woodcliff Lake (6.5% Native American/Other), Hillsdale (0.4% Native American/Other), Pearl River (1.9% Native American/Other), and Westwood (1.4% Native American/Other).

Park Ridge's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Park Ridge, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Park Ridge ranks 515th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Park Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Park Ridge's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Park Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Montvale (2.2% Multiracial), Woodcliff Lake (2.5% Multiracial), Hillsdale (2.5% Multiracial), Pearl River (2.4% Multiracial), and Westwood (5% 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.