Wood-Ridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Wood-Ridge's Population by Race

Wood-Ridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,218, a less than 1% change from the 10,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 21.9% Asian, 20.9% Hispanic, 6.8% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wood-Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wood-Ridge has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Wood-Ridge, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 66.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wood-Ridge is ranked the 151st 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). Wood-Ridge was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wood-Ridge's White Population

5,006 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wood-Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Wood-Ridge ranks 494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. White residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has decreased from 60.6% to 49.0%.

Wood-Ridge is more White than neighboring Lodi (42.7% White), Teterboro (25.7% White), and Moonachie (35% White). Wood-Ridge is less White than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (61.5% White), and Wallington (70.2% White).

Wood-Ridge's Black Population

693 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wood-Ridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Wood-Ridge ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. Black residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.8%.

Wood-Ridge is more Black than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (2.9% Black), Wallington (3% Black), Teterboro (2.2% Black), and Moonachie (0.5% Black). Wood-Ridge is less Black than neighboring Lodi (7.3% Black).

Wood-Ridge's Asian Population

2,239 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wood-Ridge is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Wood-Ridge ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has increased from 16.0% to 21.9%.

Wood-Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (9.6% Asian), Wallington (3.9% Asian), Lodi (6.7% Asian), Teterboro (8.8% Asian), and Moonachie (16.8% Asian).

Wood-Ridge's Hispanic Population

2,137 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 20.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wood-Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Wood-Ridge ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has increased from 17.1% to 20.9%.

Wood-Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallington (18.9% Hispanic). Wood-Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (21.4% Hispanic), Lodi (39% Hispanic), Teterboro (55.1% Hispanic), and Moonachie (45.7% Hispanic).

Wood-Ridge's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wood-Ridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wood-Ridge ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Wood-Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Teterboro (0% Native American/Other), and Moonachie (0.3% Native American/Other). Wood-Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (3.1% Native American/Other), Wallington (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lodi (1.6% Native American/Other).

Wood-Ridge's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Wood-Ridge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wood-Ridge is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Wood-Ridge ranks 576th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wood-Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wood-Ridge's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.5%.

Wood-Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (1.5% Multiracial), Wallington (2.7% Multiracial), Lodi (2.7% Multiracial), Teterboro (8.1% Multiracial), and Moonachie (1.7% 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.