Ridgewood, NJ Demographics

A map of Ridgewood's Population by Race

Ridgewood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 26,308, a slight increase from the 25,979 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.8% White, 15.8% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, that probability was 49.2% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgewood is ranked the 39th 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). Ridgewood was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgewood's White Population

17,044 residents of Ridgewood, or 64.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgewood is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ridgewood ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Ridgewood's population has decreased from 68.5% to 64.8%.

Ridgewood is less White than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (74.2% White), Glen Rock (75.1% White), Midland Park (82.9% White), Waldwick (74.7% White), and Fair Lawn (64.9% White).

Ridgewood's Black Population

747 residents of Ridgewood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgewood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ridgewood ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 111.6%. Black residents' share of Ridgewood's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.8%.

Ridgewood is more Black than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (1% Black), Glen Rock (0.3% Black), Midland Park (0.9% Black), and Waldwick (0.9% Black). Ridgewood is less Black than neighboring Fair Lawn (3.9% Black).

Ridgewood's Asian Population

4,162 residents of Ridgewood, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgewood is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ridgewood ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Ridgewood's population has decreased from 17.5% to 15.8%.

Ridgewood is more Asian than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (12.9% Asian), Glen Rock (15% Asian), Midland Park (2.7% Asian), Waldwick (6.9% Asian), and Fair Lawn (14.3% Asian).

Ridgewood's Hispanic Population

2,846 residents of Ridgewood, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgewood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgewood ranks 417th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgewood's population has increased from 8.0% to 10.8%.

Ridgewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (6% Hispanic), and Glen Rock (6.4% Hispanic). Ridgewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland Park (11.1% Hispanic), Waldwick (16.5% Hispanic), and Fair Lawn (13.7% Hispanic).

Ridgewood's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Ridgewood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgewood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgewood ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Ridgewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midland Park (0% Native American/Other), and Waldwick (0% Native American/Other). Ridgewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (0.5% Native American/Other), Glen Rock (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fair Lawn (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ridgewood's Multiracial Population

1,470 residents of Ridgewood, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgewood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgewood ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgewood's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.6%.

Ridgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (5.4% Multiracial), Glen Rock (2.6% Multiracial), Midland Park (2.4% Multiracial), Waldwick (1% Multiracial), and Fair Lawn (2.3% 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.