Social Data

The total estimated population is 20,298. Density is average at 4,413 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 14,557; Asian: 3,008; Black: 1,640; Two or More Races: 441; American Indian: 29; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 4; Other Race: 619; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 1,991 (10%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 18,307 (90%)

There are 4,470 foreign born residents, of which 37.9% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: India: 1,782; Poland: 207; Philippines: 179; Korea: 141; Egypt: 139; Hungary: 136; Pakistan: 128; U.S. Born: This State: 11,957; Northeast: 3,116; South: 482; Midwest: 166; West: 105;

The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 36 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,854 married couples with children and 535 single-parent households (120 men, 415 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $60,600 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; New Jersey: $55,146; Woodbridge: $60,600;

6% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; New Jersey: 8%; Woodbridge: 6%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 8,414; Government: 1,392; Self-employed: 298; Unpaid family work: 13; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 4,483; Professional and related: 3,031; Sales and office: 3,020; Office and administrative support: 2,054; Management, business, and financial operations: 1,452; Production, transportation, and material moving: 1,383;

The average commute time is 34 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 8,045; Public transportation: 1,089; Car or truck (carpooled): 880; Walked: 226; Worked at home: 148; Bicycle: 21;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Woodbridge.

Housing Data

There are 8,416 housing units, of which 4,346 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 4,916; Renter: 3,277; Vacant: 223; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,236; Not Mortgaged: 1,680;

The median single family home value is $152,000.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; New Jersey: $1,560; Woodbridge: $1,437;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; New Jersey: $672; Woodbridge: $807;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 1,348; 1940 to 1949: 1,109; 1950 to 1959: 1,577; 1960 to 1969: 1,138; 1970 to 1979: 921; 1980 to 1989: 1,618; 1990 to 1994: 317; 1995 to 1998: 301; 1999 to March 2000: 87;

0.3% of homes lack plumbing and 1.0% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 5,946; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 1,660; Electricity: 411; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 128;

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