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Population Review

Woodbridge, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Woodbridge, New Jersey is 20,086 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $99,718, the median home value is $361,200, and the median age is 38.9.

20,086

Population

4362

People / sq mi

$99,718

Median Income

$361,200

Median Home Value

Woodbridge covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 4362 people per square mile.

About Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge is a city in New Jersey with a population of 20,086. It ranks #57 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 38.9, in line with the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Woodbridge is $99,718, above the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $361,200, with monthly rent averaging $2,077. The homeownership rate of 52.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Woodbridge reflects 34.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White46.7%
Black or African American12.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$99,718

Median Household Income

$44,442

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$361,200

Median Home Value

$2,077

Median Rent

52.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.6%

High School+

34.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

9.2%

Drive Alone

66.4%

Public Transit

11.5%

Work From Home

31.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

17.2%

Foreign Born

58.3%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

13.4%

With Disability

95.4%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate16.9%
Manufacturing10.1%
Information9.2%
Retail Trade8.1%
Construction6.0%
Public Administration5.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodbridge, New Jersey has a population of 20,086 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Woodbridge, New Jersey is $99,718, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Woodbridge, New Jersey is $361,200, with median monthly rent at $2,077 and a homeownership rate of 52.9%.

The median age in Woodbridge, New Jersey is 38.9 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.