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Woodbridge is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township had a total population of 102,504, making it the fourth-most populous municipality in New Jersey.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodbridge_Township,_New_Jersey] With a history dating back to the 17th century, Woodbridge offers a unique small-town feel amidst a bustling suburban landscape just 25 miles from New York City.

History of Woodbridge

Woodbridge Township was originally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1869, replacing Woodbridge political district, which was formed on October 31, 1693. Woodbridge was the first township in New Jersey.

The township is named after Reverend John W. Woodbridge (1613–1696) of Newbury, Massachusetts, who settled in the future township in present-day Woodbridge in the 17th century. Reverend Woodbridge, along with Captain John Pike, were the chief founders of the present day township.

The township was the site of the first gristmill in present-day New Jersey.

For more on the history of Woodbridge, visit the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission website.

Population and Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 102,504 people, 36,244 households, and 26,855 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,203.0 per square mile. There were 37,436 housing units at an average density of 1,175.0 per square mile.

The racial makeup of the township was:

• 56.70% White
• 20.42% Black or African American
• 0.05% Native American
• 8.77% Asian
• 0.04% Pacific Islander
• 10.19% from other races
• 3.83% from two or more races.

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.65% of the population. The ten most common ancestries were Italian (8.7%), Irish (5.7%), Polish (5.6%), Puerto Rican (4.9%), German (4.0%), Indian (3.5%), English (2.1%), Portuguese (2.0%), Russian (1.9%), and American (1.5%).

There were 36,244 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 54.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.27. The median age was 40.7 years.

For the population broken down by age, there were:

• 24.7% under the age of 18
• 8.5% from 18 to 24
• 26.5% from 25 to 44
• 27.1% from 45 to 64
• 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older.

For every 100 females, the population had 94.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.3 males.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Woodbridge include:

Woodbridge Center

Woodbridge Center is a two-level super regional shopping mall with over 150 stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. Major department stores include Lord & Taylor, Macy's, JCPenney, Primark, and Sears. The mall is located at 250 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. https://www.woodbridgecenter.com/

Woodbridge Community Center

The Woodbridge Community Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a competition swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness center, batting cages, and more. It is located at 600 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. https://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/131/Community-Center

Parker Press Park

Parker Press Park is a 62-acre municipal park with athletic fields, walking paths, playgrounds, and more. It is located at 2045 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095.

Barron Arts Center

The Barron Arts Center is a performing arts venue located in Woodbridge Township. It has a 571-seat auditorium, art galleries, and studio classrooms. It is located at 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095.

Transportation

Woodbridge has a major transportation hub located at Woodbridge train station. The station provides service on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line and North Jersey Coast Line. The station is also served by several NJ Transit bus lines and routes. Woodbridge is easily accessible by car with the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) running along the northwest border of the township.

For more on public transportation in Woodbridge, visit the NJ Transit page for Woodbridge.

Economy and Major Employers

Woodbridge has a thriving local economy with growing industries in transportation, warehousing, retail, and health services. Some of the top employers in Woodbridge include:

Wakefern Food Corporation

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. The company distributes groceries to supermarkets under the ShopRite name.

Woodbridge Center

Woodbridge Center provides employment for thousands of local residents through its 150+ stores, restaurants, and entertainment options.

Woodbridge Township School District

The Woodbridge Township School District provides employment opportunities for teachers, administrators, support staff and more across 24 schools.

For more on the economy and major employers in Woodbridge, visit the Woodbridge Economic Development website.

Museums and Public Library

Some of the top cultural attractions in Woodbridge include:

Barron Arts Center

The Barron Arts Center includes performing arts theaters, art galleries, and studio classrooms focused on arts education.

Woodbridge Main Library

The Woodbridge Main Library has over 200,000 items in its collection across books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and more.

Woodbridge Museum Archives and History Center

The Woodbridge Museum showcases the history of Woodbridge Township through exhibits and programs. Guided tours are available.

Local Government

Woodbridge is governed under the township form of government with a five member township committee. The township committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year.

The five seats on the township committee are filled via direct election. The mayor and deputy mayor are chosen by the township committee from among its members at a reorganization meeting held after each election. Contact information for Woodbridge Township government is:

County and State

Woodbridge Township is located in Middlesex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Middlesex County government contact information is:

School District and Education

Public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade are educated by the Woodbridge Township School District. The school district has 24 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 14,000 students. Contact information is:

Things to Do

Some top things to do for visitors and residents in Woodbridge include:

• Shopping at Woodbridge Center Mall
• Attending a performance at the Barron Arts Center
• Hiking trails and visiting playgrounds at Parker Press Park
• Swimming at the Woodbridge Community Center
• Learning about history at the Woodbridge Museum
• Checking out books, DVDs, and more at the Woodbridge Main Library

With a small town feel but suburban conveniences and access to major highways and New York City, Woodbridge offers an excellent quality of life. To learn more, explore the township website and resources linked throughout this article.

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