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Ridgway

Colorado · 924 residents · 1.848 sq mi
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Ridgway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,875. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,100. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+30%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+25%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3596018441K1K1990201020202024Ridgway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,903 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,978
+14%since 2000
from $20,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade29.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+55%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(34)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(46)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score14.3%(132)
Diversity Score
14
+14%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgway, Colorado?

Ridgway, Colorado has about 924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgway, Colorado?

The typical household in Ridgway, Colorado earns about $50,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgway, Colorado expensive?

In Ridgway, Colorado, the median home is worth about $382,100, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgway, Colorado?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgway, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgway, Colorado?

About 2.6% of people in Ridgway, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgway, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgway, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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

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