Wood-ridge Borough, New Jersey
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7644 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6958.5 people per square mile (2686.69/km˛), it would be the 61st most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of New Jersey. There were 3087 housing units at an average density of 2806.4 per square mile (1083.56/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 3.07 persons. In the borough Age distribution was 21.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114.7 females. The median age of the borough's population was 40.3 years, The median age of males was 39.1 years, for females the median age was 41.7 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 91.01% White, 0.84% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 5.02% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.27% from two or more races and 1.77% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $60949, it is the 206th wealthiest borough in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $72500, it is 194th wealthiest borough by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the borough was $29865, making its New Jersey's 180th highest borough by per capita income. The median income was $36762, Median income for males is $41504, compared with $31277 for females.
In 2000, 1753 pupils and students, of which 52.2% are male and 47.8% are female, 22.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.21% nursery or pri school, 5.7% kindergarten, 44.84% elementary school, 16.14% high school and 25.1% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7644 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7644 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7643 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7620 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7603 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7576 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7566 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7528 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7465 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7457 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7453 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 107 | 37 | 144 |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 69 | 100 |
| Elementary school | 386 | 400 | 786 |
| High school | 197 | 86 | 283 |
| College or graduate school | 194 | 246 | 440 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Ridge borough, New Jersey | $60949 | $72500 | $29865 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |