Waldwick, NJ Demographics

A map of Waldwick's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,589	7,701	74.7%	76.6%
Hispanic	1,679	1,315	16.5%	13.1%
Asian	703	640	6.9%	6.4%
Multiracial	102	239	1.0%	2.4%
Black	91	126	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	37	0.0%	0.4%

Waldwick, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,164, a slight increase from the 10,058 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.7% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waldwick, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waldwick 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 Waldwick, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waldwick is ranked the 152nd 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). Waldwick was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waldwick's White Population

7,589 residents of Waldwick, or 74.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waldwick is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Waldwick ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldwick's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Waldwick's population has decreased from 76.6% to 74.7%.

Waldwick is more White than neighboring Allendale (73.1% White), Ho-Ho-Kus (74.2% White), Saddle River (74% White), and Ridgewood (64.8% White). Waldwick is less White than neighboring Midland Park (82.9% White).

Waldwick's Black Population

91 residents of Waldwick, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waldwick is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Waldwick ranks 538th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldwick's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Black residents' share of Waldwick's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Waldwick is more Black than neighboring Allendale (0.3% Black). Waldwick is less Black than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (1% Black), Saddle River (3.2% Black), and Ridgewood (2.8% Black).

Waldwick's Asian Population

703 residents of Waldwick, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waldwick is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Waldwick ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldwick's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Waldwick's population has increased from 6.4% to 6.9%.

Waldwick is more Asian than neighboring Midland Park (2.7% Asian). Waldwick is less Asian than neighboring Allendale (18.1% Asian), Ho-Ho-Kus (12.9% Asian), Saddle River (14% Asian), and Ridgewood (15.8% Asian).

Waldwick's Hispanic Population

1,679 residents of Waldwick, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waldwick is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Waldwick ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldwick's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Waldwick's population has increased from 13.1% to 16.5%.

Waldwick is more Hispanic than neighboring Allendale (3.1% Hispanic), Midland Park (11.1% Hispanic), Ho-Ho-Kus (6% Hispanic), Saddle River (5.5% Hispanic), and Ridgewood (10.8% Hispanic).

Waldwick's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waldwick, 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 Waldwick is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waldwick ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Waldwick is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (0.5% Native American/Other), Saddle River (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ridgewood (0.1% Native American/Other).

Waldwick's Multiracial Population

102 residents of Waldwick, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waldwick is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Waldwick ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waldwick's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Waldwick's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.0%.

Waldwick is less Multiracial than neighboring Allendale (5.3% Multiracial), Midland Park (2.4% Multiracial), Ho-Ho-Kus (5.4% Multiracial), Saddle River (2.6% Multiracial), and Ridgewood (5.6% 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.