Ridgewood, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ridgewood increased by 1,293. In this period, the peak population was 26,243 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24,901 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,824 | -77 | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 24,755 | -69 | -0.28% |
| 2003 | 24,691 | -64 | -0.26% |
| 2004 | 24,653 | -38 | -0.15% |
| 2005 | 24,493 | -160 | -0.65% |
| 2006 | 24,244 | -249 | -1.02% |
| 2007 | 24,211 | -33 | -0.14% |
| 2008 | 24,216 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2009 | 24,273 | 57 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 24,976 | 703 | 2.90% |
| 2011 | 25,097 | 121 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 25,148 | 51 | 0.20% |
| 2013 | 25,200 | 52 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 25,209 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 25,284 | 75 | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 25,238 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 25,258 | 20 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 25,165 | -93 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 25,056 | -109 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 25,905 | 849 | 3.39% |
| 2021 | 26,243 | 338 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 26,149 | -94 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 26,194 | 45 | 0.17% |
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Ridgewood, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ridgewood's population increased by 75 (0.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Ridgewood's population increased by 929 (3.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Ridgewood's population increased by 289 (1.12%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ridgewood's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 26,194.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ridgewood's population peaked in year 2021 at 26,243.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ridgewood's population was lowest in year 2007 at 24,211.
Ridgewood, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ridgewood grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ridgewood had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population grew 5.19% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ridgewood annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Ridgewood population grew the most, with an increase of 849 people (a 3.39% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Ridgewood population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 249 people (a 1.02% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ridgewood, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ridgewood's population decreased by 49 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 94 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 45 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ridgewood, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ridgewood increased by 994 (3.94%). The population was highest at 26,243 in the year 2021 and lowest at 25,056 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.39%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)