Ridgewood, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ridgewood, New Jersey is 26,076 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $217,250, the median home value is $882,700, and the median age is 41.1.
The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (24,977 → 26,701).
26,076
Population
4541
People / sq mi
$217,250
Median Income
$882,700
Median Home Value
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Ridgewood covers 5.7 sq mi of land at 4541 people per square mile.
About Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood is defined demographically by education — 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 26,076 residents, Ridgewood is a city in New Jersey. It ranks #39 among cities in New Jersey by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $217,250, above the US median of $78,538. Only 2.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $882,700, with typical rent around $2,340.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 80.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 28.6% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Ridgewood usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Ridgewood village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Ridgewood village had a population of 24,977 in 2010 and 26,701 in 2024, a 6.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,701 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
26,701
Population (2024)
24,977
Population (2010)
26,701
Peak (2024)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,977 |
| 2011 | 25,097 |
| 2012 | 25,147 |
| 2013 | 25,199 |
| 2014 | 25,208 |
| 2015 | 25,282 |
| 2016 | 25,232 |
| 2017 | 25,258 |
| 2018 | 25,164 |
| 2019 | 25,056 |
| 2020 | 25,899 |
| 2021 | 26,240 |
| 2022 | 26,245 |
| 2023 | 26,427 |
| 2024 | 26,701 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$217,250
Median Household Income
$98,259
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$882,700
Median Home Value
$2,340
Median Rent
83.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.3%
High School+
80.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
12.2%
Drive Alone
50.1%
Public Transit
28.6%
Work From Home
35.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.1%
Foreign Born
74.1%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
5.4%
With Disability
96.8%
Health Insurance
98.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.6% |
| Information | 15.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Construction | 1.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ridgewood, New Jersey has a population of 26,076 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Ridgewood, New Jersey is $217,250, with 2.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ridgewood, New Jersey is $882,700, with median monthly rent at $2,340 and a homeownership rate of 83.9%.
The median age in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 41.1 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 6.9% since 2010 (24,977 → 26,701).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.