Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

106,813

1.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.7

1.16% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

3.88%

19% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$119,058

7.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$373,000

3.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,683

1.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ had a population of 107k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $119,058. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ declined from 108,164 to 106,813, a −1.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $110,874 to $119,058, a 7.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), White (Hispanic) (6.06%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.56%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.67%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2%).

20% of the households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are William Paterson University of New Jersey (2,216 degrees awarded in 2021) and Institute for Therapeutic Massage (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $373,000, and the homeownership rate was 82.9%.

Most people in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ borders Ramsey, Oakland & Franklin Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Hawthorne Borough & Clifton City (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, Dover Town & Kinnelon Borough PUMA, NJ, Sussex County PUMA, NJ, Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, and Spring Valley, Suffern Villages & Monsey PUMA, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 107k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 15% of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

In 2021, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.47k White (Hispanic) and 5.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Spanish (6,651 households), Arabic (2,259 households), and Russian (1,241 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,816

Women

50.3%

53,188

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,004 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.2% of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.2k ± 1.45k
White (Hispanic)
6.47k ± 825
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.94k ± 648

10.7%

Hispanic Population

11.5k people

10.7% of the people in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are hispanic (11.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,402 ± 913 people
Poland
1,021 ± 781 people
Colombia
982 ± 766 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 1,402 Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Poland with 1,021 and Colombia with 982.

Foreign-Born Population

15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

15.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.2k people

As of 2021, 15% of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ residents (16.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,651 households (6.57%)
Arabic
2,259 households (2.23%)
Russian
1,241 households (1.23%)

20% of the households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 6.57% of the households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,657 ± 303
Gulf War (2001-)
842 ± 344
Korea
369 ± 124

Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ employs 53.7k people. The largest industries in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,911 people), Construction (3,577 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,194 people), and the highest paying industries are Data processing, hosting & related services ($268,898), Electronics stores ($229,977), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($182,325).

Males in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $80,766. The income inequality in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,677

Women

49%

27,766

Men

51%

The workforce of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 54,443 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

53.7k

2021 Value

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± −1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 54.4k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,149 people), Other managers (1,534 people), and Firstline supervisors of nonretail sales workers (1,335 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.7k

2021 Value

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± −1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 54.4k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,911 people), Construction (3,577 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$76,343

Median earning men ± $3,338

$53,550

Median earning women ± $2,088

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,195), Public Administration ($110,147), and Information ($100,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($90,176), Information ($84,328), and Wholesale Trade ($82,684).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ awarded 2,254 degrees. The student population of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,496 male students and 5,959 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are White (1,000 and 44.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (661 and 29.6%), Black or African American (303 and 13.6%), and Asian (177 and 7.93%).

The largest universities in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are William Paterson University of New Jersey (2,216 and 98.3%) and Institute for Therapeutic Massage (38 and 1.69%).

The most popular majors in Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ are General Psychology (190 and 8.43%), Speech Communication & Rhetoric (148 and 6.57%), and Registered Nursing (148 and 6.57%).

The median tuition cost in Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ for a public four year colleges is $13,776 for in-state students and $22,514 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,455 (37% men and 63% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,455 students enrolled in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,605 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
190 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
148 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
140 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was General Psychology with 190 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Passaic County (North)--Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

William Paterson University of New Jersey
2,216 degrees awarded
Institute for Therapeutic Massage
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was William Paterson University of New Jersey with 2,216 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 906 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, which is 0.672 times less than the 1,348 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,000 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 661 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.219% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (24.5k), High School or Equivalent (23.3k), and Some college (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was $373,000 in 2021, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $360,500 to $373,000, a 3.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ is 82.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 32.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ is $119,058. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$373,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,819

$32,238

Median Property Taxes

±$1,080

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.9%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.9% of the housing units in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$119,058

Median Household Income

± $3,760

38.9k

Number of Households

± 1,466

In 2021, the median household income of the 38.9k households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ grew to $119,058 from the previous year's value of $110,874.

The following chart displays the households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.05% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (4.77%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.66% of the workforce in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ (4.03k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 64.7% on employee plans, 6.22% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.371% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

64.7%

Employer Coverage

6.22%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.371%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ declined by 11% from 4.44% to 3.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.