Wood-Ridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Wood-Ridge's Population by Race

Wood-Ridge, New Jersey had a population of 10,137 in 2020. It was 60.6% White, 3.3% Black, 16.0% Asian, 17.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wood-Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is the 149th 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).

Wood-Ridge's White Population

6,141 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as White, or 60.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wood-Ridge slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is ranked #494 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is more White than neighboring Lodi (39.7% White), Teterboro (42.6% White), and Moonachie (44.4% White). Wood-Ridge is less White than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (61.6% White), and Wallington (69.8% White).

Wood-Ridge's Black Population

337 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wood-Ridge slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is ranked #323 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is more Black than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (2.7% Black), Wallington (2.7% Black), and Moonachie (0.6% Black). Wood-Ridge is less Black than neighboring Lodi (7.7% Black), and Teterboro (11.5% Black).

Wood-Ridge's Asian Population

1,617 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as Asian, or 16.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wood-Ridge slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (11.7% Asian), Wallington (5.8% Asian), Lodi (8.4% Asian), Teterboro (1.6% Asian), and Moonachie (11.2% Asian).

Wood-Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,738 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 17.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wood-Ridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is ranked #162 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (21% Hispanic), Wallington (19.4% Hispanic), Lodi (41.4% Hispanic), Teterboro (41% Hispanic), and Moonachie (41.2% Hispanic).

Wood-Ridge's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wood-Ridge 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, Wood-Ridge is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (0.7% Native American/Other), and Teterboro (0% Native American/Other). Wood-Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Moonachie (0.9% Native American/Other).

Wood-Ridge's Multiracial Population

224 residents of Wood-Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wood-Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wood-Ridge is ranked #564 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wood-Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Wallington (1.4% Multiracial), Lodi (2% Multiracial), and Moonachie (1.7% Multiracial). Wood-Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (2.3% Multiracial), and Teterboro (3.3% Multiracial).

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