Ridgewood, NJ Demographics
A map of Ridgewood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,786 | 68.5% |
Asian | 4,556 | 17.5% |
Hispanic | 2,069 | 8.0% |
Multiracial | 1,097 | 4.2% |
Black | 353 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 118 | 0.5% |
Ridgewood, New Jersey had a population of 25,979 in 2020. It was 68.5% White, 1.4% Black, 17.5% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ridgewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is the 40th 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).
Ridgewood's White Population
17,786 residents of Ridgewood identify as White, or 68.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Ridgewood larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is ranked #435 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more White than neighboring Fair Lawn (66.7% White). Ridgewood is less White than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (81.6% White), Glen Rock (74.5% White), Midland Park (82% White), and Waldwick (76.6% White).
Ridgewood's Black Population
353 residents of Ridgewood identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ridgewood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is ranked #512 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more Black than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (0.6% Black), Glen Rock (1.3% Black), Midland Park (1% Black), and Waldwick (1.3% Black). Ridgewood is less Black than neighboring Fair Lawn (2.2% Black).
Ridgewood's Asian Population
4,556 residents of Ridgewood identify as Asian, or 17.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ridgewood slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more Asian than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (7.5% Asian), Glen Rock (13.3% Asian), Midland Park (3.4% Asian), Waldwick (6.4% Asian), and Fair Lawn (12.8% Asian).
Ridgewood's Hispanic Population
2,069 residents of Ridgewood identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ridgewood less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is ranked #414 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (7.1% Hispanic), and Glen Rock (7% Hispanic). Ridgewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland Park (10.5% Hispanic), Waldwick (13.1% Hispanic), and Fair Lawn (15.4% Hispanic).
Ridgewood's Native American/Other Population
118 residents of Ridgewood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ridgewood 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, Ridgewood is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Rock (0.2% Native American/Other), and Waldwick (0.4% Native American/Other). Ridgewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fair Lawn (0.6% Native American/Other).
Ridgewood's Multiracial Population
1,097 residents of Ridgewood identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ridgewood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Ridgewood is ranked #137 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ridgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Ho-Ho-Kus (2.7% Multiracial), Glen Rock (3.6% Multiracial), Midland Park (2.6% Multiracial), Waldwick (2.4% Multiracial), and Fair Lawn (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.