Ridgefield, NJ Demographics

A map of Ridgefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,345	3,343	37.8%	29.1%
White	3,734	4,281	32.5%	37.2%
Asian	2,532	3,319	22.0%	28.9%
Native American/Other	469	121	4.1%	1.1%
Black	211	200	1.8%	1.7%
Multiracial	207	237	1.8%	2.1%

Ridgefield, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,498, a less than 1% change from the 11,501 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.8% Hispanic, 32.5% White, 22.0% Asian, 4.1% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 1.8% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgefield has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Ridgefield, that probability was 69.3% in 2020 and 70.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgefield is ranked the 126th 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). Ridgefield was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgefield's White Population

3,734 residents of Ridgefield, or 32.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgefield is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ridgefield ranks 619th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 37.2% to 32.5%.

Ridgefield is more White than neighboring Fairview (25.8% White), Ridgefield Park (32.1% White), and Palisades Park (19.2% White). Ridgefield is less White than neighboring Cliffside Park (41.4% White), and Little Ferry (37.2% White).

Ridgefield's Black Population

211 residents of Ridgefield, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgefield is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ridgefield ranks 476th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Ridgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Ridgefield is more Black than neighboring Fairview (1.3% Black). Ridgefield is less Black than neighboring Ridgefield Park (8.9% Black), Palisades Park (2.6% Black), Cliffside Park (2.7% Black), and Little Ferry (3.1% Black).

Ridgefield's Asian Population

2,532 residents of Ridgefield, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgefield is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ridgefield ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Asian residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 28.9% to 22.0%.

Ridgefield is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (4.2% Asian), Ridgefield Park (6.8% Asian), Cliffside Park (14.4% Asian), and Little Ferry (20.5% Asian). Ridgefield is less Asian than neighboring Palisades Park (54.5% Asian).

Ridgefield's Hispanic Population

4,345 residents of Ridgefield, or 37.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgefield is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgefield ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 29.1% to 37.8%.

Ridgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Palisades Park (22.3% Hispanic), Cliffside Park (34.5% Hispanic), and Little Ferry (37.6% Hispanic). Ridgefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (65.8% Hispanic), and Ridgefield Park (50% Hispanic).

Ridgefield's Native American/Other Population

469 residents of Ridgefield, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgefield is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgefield ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 287.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.1%.

Ridgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other), Ridgefield Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Palisades Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Cliffside Park (2.2% Native American/Other), and Little Ferry (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ridgefield's Multiracial Population

207 residents of Ridgefield, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgefield is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgefield ranks 596th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Ridgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Palisades Park (1.1% Multiracial), and Little Ferry (1.2% Multiracial). Ridgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (3% Multiracial), and Cliffside Park (4.8% 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.