Wood-Ridge, NJ population by race
The table below shows Wood-Ridge's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,852 | 57.98% |
| Black or African American | 459 | 4.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 2,183 | 21.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 798 | 7.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 769 | 7.62% |
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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): 57.98% are white, 4.55% are Black or African American, 0.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 21.63% are Asian, 7.91% are some other race and 7.62% 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 5,852 (57.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 769 (7.62% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wood-Ridge, NJ
By ethnicity, 1,900 (18.82% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,194 (81.18% 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 5,378 (65.63% 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 | 5,378 | 65.63% |
| Black or African American alone | 459 | 5.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 33 | 0.40% |
| Asian alone | 2,183 | 26.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 68 | 0.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 73 | 0.89% |
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 1,626 (85.58% 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 | 9 | 0.47% |
| Puerto Rican | 179 | 9.42% |
| Cuban | 86 | 4.53% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,626 | 85.58% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wood-Ridge, NJ is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.82% 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 1,626 (85.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wood-Ridge, NJ have?
Wood-Ridge, NJ has 459 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wood-Ridge is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wood-Ridge, NJ?
With 81.18% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wood-Ridge.
That being said, with a 21.63% 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 5,852 (57.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wood-Ridge.
Asians are second largest race in Wood-Ridge, with 21.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
