Ringwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Ringwood's Population by Race

Ringwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,657, a less than 1% change from the 11,735 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.1% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ringwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ringwood 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 Ringwood, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ringwood is ranked the 121st 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). Ringwood was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ringwood's White Population

9,455 residents of Ringwood, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ringwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ringwood ranks 215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Ringwood's population has decreased from 82.7% to 81.1%.

Ringwood is more White than neighboring Wanaque (69.5% White), Oakland (77.6% White), Bloomingdale (72.5% White), and Sloatsburg (60.8% White). Ringwood is less White than neighboring Hewitt (83.5% White).

Ringwood's Black Population

132 residents of Ringwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ringwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ringwood ranks 515th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Black residents' share of Ringwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Ringwood is more Black than neighboring Hewitt (0.7% Black). Ringwood is less Black than neighboring Wanaque (4.1% Black), Oakland (2.6% Black), Bloomingdale (2.2% Black), and Sloatsburg (9.5% Black).

Ringwood's Asian Population

230 residents of Ringwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ringwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ringwood ranks 466th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Asian residents' share of Ringwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Ringwood is more Asian than neighboring Hewitt (1.8% Asian). Ringwood is less Asian than neighboring Wanaque (6.1% Asian), Oakland (4.5% Asian), Bloomingdale (3.1% Asian), and Sloatsburg (3.4% Asian).

Ringwood's Hispanic Population

1,214 residents of Ringwood, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ringwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ringwood ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ringwood's population has increased from 9.2% to 10.4%.

Ringwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Hewitt (9.3% Hispanic). Ringwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Wanaque (14.9% Hispanic), Oakland (11.6% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (22.2% Hispanic), and Sloatsburg (20.2% Hispanic).

Ringwood's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Ringwood, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ringwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ringwood ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ringwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Ringwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hewitt (0% Native American/Other), Bloomingdale (0% Native American/Other), and Sloatsburg (0.1% Native American/Other). Ringwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland (1.4% Native American/Other).

Ringwood's Multiracial Population

503 residents of Ringwood, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ringwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ringwood ranks 241st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ringwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ringwood's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Ringwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland (2.2% Multiracial), and Bloomingdale (0% Multiracial). Ringwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Hewitt (4.7% Multiracial), and Sloatsburg (6% 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.