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183%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
223%
Household income NAT. AVG.
57%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexRidgewoodNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$84,565$37,538$29,829
Median household income$178,958$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$213,564$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$95,404$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$131,206$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$55,478$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate2.0%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level3.3%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Ridgewood is 183% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Ridgewood is 223% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Ridgewood is 57% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Ridgewood is 78% lower than the national average

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      $119,293 $178,958 $357,916
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Ridgewood median earnings by income bracket

      Ridgewood employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry3.5%3.5%
      Manufacturing sector7.4%7.4%
      Financial & insurance services18.8%18.8%
      Wholesale & retail services9.8%9.8%
      Public administration3.5%3.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.1%5.1%
      Education, health & social services12.8%12.8%
      Other31.6%31.6%

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      Ridgewood, NJ25,110$178,958223.5%
      Source: The Ridgewood, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).