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Ridgeway

Alaska · 2,022 residents · 16.788 sq mi
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Ridgeway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $207,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,022
+5%since 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ridgeway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,459
+44%since 2000
from $23,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$929
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,685)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(49)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(189)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,745)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(70)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other6.9%(140)
Diversity Score26.6%(539)
Diversity Score
27
+172%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeway, Alaska?

Ridgeway, Alaska has about 2,022 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Alaska?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Alaska earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeway, Alaska expensive?

In Ridgeway, Alaska, the median home is worth about $207,300, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Alaska?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeway, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeway, Alaska?

About 10.9% of people in Ridgeway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeway, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeway, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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