Ridgefield borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Ridgefield borough has a 2024 population of 11,439. Ridgefield borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually but its population has decreased by -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgefield borough is $128,594 with a poverty rate of 4.7%. The median age in Ridgefield borough is 41.2 years: 39.2 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgefield borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,275 | 46.01% |
| Asian | 3,417 | 29.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,677 | 14.63% |
| Other race | 968 | 8.44% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,028 | 2.84 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 2,059 | 3.47 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 923 | 1.16 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Female | 831 | 3.19 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 215 | 2.78 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 610 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,618 | 31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,293 | 15.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,069 | 24.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 490 | 5.8% |
| Some College | 1,210 | 14.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,965 | 2,804 | 1,217 |
| Asian | 2,817 | 2,512 | 1,628 |
| Hispanic | 2,464 | 2,287 | 993 |
| 2+ Races | 841 | 743 | 313 |
| Other Race | 696 | 650 | 259 |
| Black | 109 | 108 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,179 | $72,242 | $68,799 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,211 | $84,427 | $59,872 |
| High School Graduate | $37,003 | $56,349 | $35,373 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,916 | $44,096 | $33,151 |
| Overall | $54,707 | $65,043 | $41,408 |
| Some College | $42,371 | $49,801 | $32,306 |
$54,707
Average Earnings
$65,043
Average Male
$41,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.42% of Ridgefield borough residents speak only English, while 62.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,642 | 217 | 5.96% |
| Asian | 3,417 | 177 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 4,099 | 115 | 2.81% |
| Multiple | 1,677 | 72 | 4.29% |
| Other | 968 | 61 | 6.3% |
| Black | 127 | 12 | 9.45% |
4.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.84%
Male Poverty Rate
4.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield borough is Black, with 9.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield borough is Hispanic, with 2.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.68% |
| High School | 6.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.59% |
| Female Employed | 2.67% |
| Male Employed | 1.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,377 | $141,418 |
| Households | $105,609 | $128,594 |
| Married Families | $125,649 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,985 | $64,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
255
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.6% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 1.9% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.49%
Born in Ridgefield borough
55.78%
Native Born
44.22%
Foreign Born
15.3%
Non Citizen
28.92%
Naturalized
55.78% of Ridgefield borough residents were born in the United States, with 34.49% having been born in New Jersey. 15.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,549 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 11,527 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 11,505 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 11,483 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 11,461 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 11,439 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 11,417 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 11,395 | -40 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 11,435 | -27 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 11,462 | 273 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 11,189 | -50 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 11,239 | -33 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 11,272 | 16 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 11,256 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 11,253 | 26 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 11,227 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 11,217 | 33 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 11,184 | 42 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 11,142 | 71 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 11,071 | 0 | 0% |