Woodbridge (CDP), New Jersey

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Woodbridge, New Jersey
Census-designated place
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Map of Woodbridge CDP highlighted within Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
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Woodbridge CDP
Location in Middlesex County
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Woodbridge CDP
Location in New Jersey
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Woodbridge CDP
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°33′18″N74°17′06″W / 40.554981°N 74.285014°W / 40.554981; -74.285014
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Township Woodbridge
Area
[1]
 • Total4.63 sq mi (12.00 km2)
 • Land4.61 sq mi (11.93 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)  0.63%
Elevation
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30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total19,839
 • Density4,308.14/sq mi (1,663.45/km2)
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07095 [4]
Area code(s) 732/848
FIPS code 34-81950 [5] [6] [7]
GNIS feature ID02390527 [5] [8]

Woodbridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Woodbridge Township, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. [9] [10] [11] As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 19,839, [3] out of 103,639 in all of Woodbridge Township. Despite the similarity in the name of the CDP and the township, the two are not coextensive; the CDP occupies 15.7% of the township's 24.51 square miles (63.5 km2). [10]

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Geography

Woodbridge is in northeastern Middlesex County and occupies the central portion of Woodbridge Township. It is bordered by several other communities within the township: Sewaren to the east, Port Reading to the northeast, Avenel to the north, Iselin to the northwest, Menlo Park Terrace touching the westernmost point of the CDP, Fords to the southwest, and Hopelawn to the south. The city of Perth Amboy borders Woodbridge CDP to the southeast.

The New Jersey Turnpike runs through the southern part of Woodbridge CDP, while the Garden State Parkway runs along the community's western edge. Turnpike Exit 11 (Parkway Exit 129), in the southwest corner of the community, connects the two highways. U.S. Route 1 runs along the northwestern edge of the community, and U.S. Route 9 crosses the community west of its center. New Jersey Route 35 (Amboy Avenue) runs north-south through the heart of Woodbridge CDP.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Woodbridge CDP has a total area of 4.63 square miles (11.99 km2), including 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) of water (0.63%). [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1990 17,434—
2000 18,3095.0%
2010 19,2655.2%
2020 19,8393.0%
Population sources:
1990-2010 [9] 2000 [12] 2010 [13] 2020 [3]

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 19,265 people, 7,378 households, and 5,120 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,008.8 people per square mile (1,933.9 people/km2). There were 7,728 housing units at an average density of 2,009.2 units per square mile (775.8 units/km2). The racial makeup was 59.68% (11,497) White, 9.36% (1,804) Black or African American, 0.38% (73) Native American, 20.83% (4,012) Asian, 0.06% (12) Pacific Islander, 6.84% (1,318) from other races, and 2.85% (549) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.20% (3,506) of the population. [13]

Of the 7,378 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 51.9% were married couples living together; 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.6% were non-families. Of all households, 25.5% were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14. [13]

22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.9 males. [13]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census [6] there were 18,309 people, 7,290 households, and 4,847 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,826.7 people/km2 (4,731 people/sq mi). There were 7,512 housing units at an average density of 749.5 units/km2 (1,941 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.44% White, 7.64% African American, 0.12% Native American, 12.85% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.96% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.84% of the population. [12]

There were 7,290 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06. [12]

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males. [12]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,594, and the median income for a family was $70,184. Males had a median income of $50,071 versus $34,928 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,728. About 3.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over. [12]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: New Jersey". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodbridge Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed November 30, 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ Look Up a ZIP Code for Woodbridge, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 30, 2012.
  5. 1 2 Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  6. 1 2 U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  7. ↑ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  9. 1 2 New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed November 30, 2012.
  10. 1 2 GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County – County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today , United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 30, 2012.
  11. ↑ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Woodbridge CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today , United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 30, 2012.
  13. 1 2 3 4 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Woodbridge CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 30, 2012.
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