Ridgefield, NJ Demographics

A map of Ridgefield's Population by Race

Ridgefield, New Jersey had a population of 11,501 in 2020. It was 37.2% White, 1.7% Black, 28.9% Asian, 29.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ridgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is the 124th most populous. 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).

Ridgefield's White Population

4,281 residents of Ridgefield identify as White, or 37.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ridgefield less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #619 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more White than neighboring Fairview (23.4% White), Ridgefield Park (33.9% White), Palisades Park (14.3% White), and Little Ferry (36.5% White). Ridgefield is less White than neighboring Cliffside Park (43.5% White).

Ridgefield's Black Population

200 residents of Ridgefield identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ridgefield slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #475 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more Black than neighboring Fairview (1.6% Black), and Palisades Park (1.3% Black). Ridgefield is less Black than neighboring Ridgefield Park (4.9% Black), Cliffside Park (2.6% Black), and Little Ferry (4.3% Black).

Ridgefield's Asian Population

3,319 residents of Ridgefield identify as Asian, or 28.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ridgefield larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (4.6% Asian), Ridgefield Park (11% Asian), Cliffside Park (14.7% Asian), and Little Ferry (24.7% Asian). Ridgefield is less Asian than neighboring Palisades Park (58.6% Asian).

Ridgefield's Hispanic Population

3,343 residents of Ridgefield identify as Hispanic, or 29.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ridgefield slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #74 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Palisades Park (24% Hispanic). Ridgefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (66.7% Hispanic), Ridgefield Park (46.8% Hispanic), Cliffside Park (34.8% Hispanic), and Little Ferry (31.6% Hispanic).

Ridgefield's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of Ridgefield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ridgefield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgefield Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Palisades Park (0.5% Native American/Other), and Little Ferry (0.9% Native American/Other). Ridgefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (1.8% Native American/Other), and Cliffside Park (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ridgefield's Multiracial Population

237 residents of Ridgefield identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ridgefield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgefield is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ridgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (2% Multiracial), Palisades Park (1.3% Multiracial), and Little Ferry (2% Multiracial). Ridgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridgefield Park (2.6% Multiracial), and Cliffside Park (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.