Wood-Ridge, NJ population by race
The table below shows Wood-Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,818 | 68.33% |
| Black or African American | 260 | 2.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 1,849 | 18.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 436 | 4.37% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 590 | 5.91% |
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Wood-Ridge population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wood-Ridge has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wood-Ridge's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wood-Ridge population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.33% are white, 2.61% are Black or African American, 0.25% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 18.53% are Asian, 4.37% are some other race and 5.91% are multiracial.
Wood-Ridge 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wood-Ridge is White with a population of 6,818 (68.33% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 590 (5.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wood-Ridge, NJ
By ethnicity, 1,659 (16.63% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,319 (83.37% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wood-Ridge, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,935 (71.34% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wood-Ridge, NJ Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood-Ridge's Non-Hispanic population.
Wood-Ridge Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,935 | 71.34% |
| Black or African American alone | 260 | 3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 25 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 1,849 | 22.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 250 | 3.01% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wood-Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,284 (77.40% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wood-Ridge, NJ Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood-Ridge's Hispanic population.
Wood-Ridge Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 10 | 0.60% |
| Puerto Rican | 210 | 12.66% |
| Cuban | 155 | 9.34% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,284 | 77.40% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wood-Ridge, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.63% of Wood-Ridge population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wood-Ridge, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,284 (77.40% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wood-Ridge, NJ have?
Wood-Ridge, NJ has 260 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wood-Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wood-Ridge, NJ?
With 83.37% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wood-Ridge.
That being said, with a 18.53% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Wood-Ridge.
What is the majority race in Wood-Ridge, NJ?
With a population of 6,818 (68.33% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wood-Ridge.
Asians are second largest race in Wood-Ridge, with 18.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
