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Ridgeway

Alaska · 2,136 residents · 16.788 sq mi
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Ridgeway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,466. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $268,100. Households here earn about 30% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,136
+11%since 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+13%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ridgeway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,466
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,088
+81%since 2000
from $23,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,707)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(104)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other13.2%(283)
Diversity Score42.2%(901)
Diversity Score
42
+330%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeway, Alaska?

Ridgeway, Alaska has about 2,136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Alaska?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Alaska earns about $101,466 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 $268,100.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Alaska?

About 26.3% 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 7.4% of people in Ridgeway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeway, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeway, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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