Ringwood borough, New Jersey
Ringwood borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ringwood borough is a geographic entity located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,853. The land area covers 25.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,853 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,186 | ±162 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,252 | ±159 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,186 | ±162 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $449,800 | ±$18,496 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,750 | ±$1,271 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $152,414 | ±$14,251 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,461 | ±$6,280 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 290 | ±154 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,632 | ±467 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.6% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,762 (2024)
ID: 184035
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY BOROUGH MANAGER/BOROUGH CLERK
60 MARGARET KING AVE, RINGWOOD NJ 07456-1703
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GUS Population: 526,597 (2024)
ID: 130809
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
401 GRAND ST, STE 1, PATERSON NJ 07505-2023
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Oak Ridge, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ROCKAWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WAYNE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | PATERSON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GLEN ROCK, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PATERSON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HILLSDALE, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Passaic County Community College
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College | 13.9 mi away | One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ, 07505-1179 |
9736846800
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DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 537 TOTOWA ROAD, TOTOWA BOROUGH, NJ, 07512 |
(201) 790-3265
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Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
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College Vocational | 14.8 mi away | 634 Market Street, Paterson, NJ, 07513 |
9737420009
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WEST PATERSON FREE PUB. LIB.
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 44 RIFLE CAMP ROAD, W. PATERSON, NJ, 07424 |
(201) 345-8120
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Berkeley College-Woodland Park
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College | 14.8 mi away | 44 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ, 07424 |
9732785400
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FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 261 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, NJ, 07006 |
(201) 227-3575
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Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 201 Willowbrook Blvd, 8th Floor, Wayne, NJ, 07470 |
9736095000521
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MONTVILLE TWSP. PUB. LIB.
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 90 HORSENECK ROAD, MONTVILLE, NJ, 07045 |
(201) 334-2333
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Fortis Institute-Wayne
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 201 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ, 07470 |
9738371818204
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SOUTH PATERSON BRANCH
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 930 MAIN STREET, PATERSON, NJ, 07503 |
(201) 279-6577
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, NJ US, located 4.3 miles from Ringwood borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 19.9° | 28.8° | 3.39" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 20.0° | 30.3° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 29.0° | 38.4° | 3.86" | — |
| April | 59.5° | 39.0° | 49.3° | 4.17" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 49.5° | 60.2° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 5.13" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 64.2° | 74.2° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 4.57" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 55.9° | 66.0° | 3.95" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 43.0° | 53.6° | 4.37" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.6° | 43.6° | 3.77" | — |
| December | 42.6° | 26.9° | 34.8° | 4.05" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wanaque borough | Borough | 4.3 mi | — |
| Oakland borough | Borough | 5.3 mi | — |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Hillburn village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Hewitt CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403163150. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.