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Ridgway

Colorado · 1,183 residents · 1.848 sq mi
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Ridgway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,628. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $426,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,183
+66%since 2000
from 713 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+30%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3596018441K1K1990201020202024Ridgway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,628
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,861
+123%since 2000
from $20,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,036)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(78)
Asian1%(12)
Other2%(24)
Diversity Score23.8%(281)
Diversity Score
24
+89%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgway, Colorado?

Ridgway, Colorado has about 1,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgway, Colorado?

The typical household in Ridgway, Colorado earns about $72,628 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 $426,000, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgway, Colorado?

About 51.8% 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 15.1% 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 743 residents, a change of about 169 percent over that period.

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