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Ridgebury

Connecticut · 2,060 residents · 5.484 sq mi
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Ridgebury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $216,944. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $906,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,060
+6%since 2023
from 1,949 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 355 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−1%since 2023
from 44.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$216,944
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,721 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,260
+13%since 2023
from $69,996 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−5%since 2023
from 0.440 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food15.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$906,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $821,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+6%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,504)
Black6.4%(125)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(62)
Asian8.1%(157)
Other5.2%(101)
Diversity Score48.8%(951)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(48)
Asian6.5%(134)
Other6.9%(143)
Diversity Score35.1%(724)
Diversity Score
35
−28%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 39.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Female
54.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Foreign born
20.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgebury, Connecticut?

Ridgebury, Connecticut has about 2,060 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgebury, Connecticut?

The typical household in Ridgebury, Connecticut earns about $216,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgebury, Connecticut expensive?

In Ridgebury, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $906,900.

How educated are people in Ridgebury, Connecticut?

About 76.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgebury, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgebury, Connecticut?

About 4.3% of people in Ridgebury, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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