Demographics & People — Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,400 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,113 |
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| Family Households | 3,351 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6126 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,541 |
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| Black or African American | 899 |
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| Asian | 1,042 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6,518 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,543 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,791 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 2,498 |
| Hispanic: South American | 2,197 |
| Italian | 1,560 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,318 |
| Irish | 1,052 |
| German | 981 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 919 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 825 |
Language
| English Only | 5,413 |
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| Spanish | 4,582 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,016 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 456 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,225 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
