Woodbridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Woodbridge's Population by Race

Woodbridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 20,756, an increase from the 19,839 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.0% White, 25.2% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 9.4% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodbridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodbridge has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Woodbridge, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodbridge is ranked the 54th 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). Woodbridge was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodbridge's White Population

7,883 residents of Woodbridge, or 38.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodbridge is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Woodbridge ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Woodbridge's population has decreased from 38.8% to 38.0%.

Woodbridge is more White than neighboring Hopelawn (23.7% White), Iselin (23.1% White), and Avenel (27.9% White). Woodbridge is less White than neighboring Fords (42% White), and Sewaren (46.4% White).

Woodbridge's Black Population

1,961 residents of Woodbridge, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodbridge is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Woodbridge ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Woodbridge's population has decreased from 11.5% to 9.4%.

Woodbridge is more Black than neighboring Hopelawn (2.5% Black). Woodbridge is less Black than neighboring Fords (13.5% Black), Sewaren (14.6% Black), Iselin (10.8% Black), and Avenel (26.7% Black).

Woodbridge's Asian Population

5,228 residents of Woodbridge, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodbridge is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Woodbridge ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Asian residents' share of Woodbridge's population has increased from 22.1% to 25.2%.

Woodbridge is more Asian than neighboring Hopelawn (19.6% Asian), Fords (16.8% Asian), Sewaren (12.1% Asian), and Avenel (16.2% Asian). Woodbridge is less Asian than neighboring Iselin (48.3% Asian).

Woodbridge's Hispanic Population

5,098 residents of Woodbridge, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodbridge is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Woodbridge ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodbridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 24.6%.

Woodbridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Fords (24% Hispanic), and Iselin (14.8% Hispanic). Woodbridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hopelawn (50% Hispanic), Sewaren (24.7% Hispanic), and Avenel (25.3% Hispanic).

Woodbridge's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodbridge ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodbridge's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Woodbridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fords (1% Native American/Other), Iselin (0.8% Native American/Other), and Avenel (0.2% Native American/Other).

Woodbridge's Multiracial Population

581 residents of Woodbridge, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodbridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Woodbridge ranks 517th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodbridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodbridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Woodbridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Fords (2.7% Multiracial), Sewaren (2.2% Multiracial), and Iselin (2.2% Multiracial). Woodbridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Hopelawn (4.2% Multiracial), and Avenel (3.6% 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.