Wood-Ridge, NJ is a small borough located in Bergen County with a population of approximately 9,865 people. The population density of Wood-Ridge is 8,334 people per square mile which is significantly less than the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses and organizations that make Wood-Ridge a great place to live. Some popular places to shop include the Goffle Road Poultry Farm, Wood-Ridge Shoprite, and Stitch It Clothing & Tailoring. For year-round outdoor activities residents can enjoy the McCosh Park Sports Complex and Recreation Center which offers several sports fields for baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, as well as tennis courts. Additionally there are multiple organizations such as the Wood Ridge Soccer Club and the Wood Ridge Environmental Commission that offer volunteer opportunities for those looking to give back to their community. On top of all this there are also several yearly sporting events including the annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show.
The population in Wood-Ridge is 9,865. There are 8,856 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wood-Ridge is 38, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wood-Ridge is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wood-Ridge
- 59.2% are married
- 5.0% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 8.3% have children, but are single
Race in Wood-Ridge
- 68.2% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 13.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander