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Ridgefield

Connecticut · 6,970 residents · 6.256 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,279. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $843,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
6,970
−3%since 2000
from 7,212 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 1,242 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ridgefield
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(233)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(365)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(490)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(525)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(194)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(762)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(944)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.2%(990)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(938)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(664)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(486)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.4%(379)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,279
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,377
+119%since 2000
from $46,843 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
−3%since 2010
from 0.528 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$843,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,904
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,008 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−12%since 2009
from 6.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(6,767)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(163)
Asian2.4%(176)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(5,668)
Black4.8%(337)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(846)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other1.3%(88)
Diversity Score
40
+53%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian3.4%(239)
Mexican3.3%(228)
Puerto Rican2.2%(153)
Dominican2.2%(153)
Venezuelan0.4%(30)
Spaniard0.3%(24)
Cuban0.1%(10)
Peruvian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(19)
Pakistani0.2%(12)
Ancestry
Irish22.9%(1,594)
Italian20.7%(1,442)
English13.5%(944)
German8.3%(577)
Swedish3.6%(248)
Polish3%(212)
Scottish2.6%(180)
Russian2.5%(177)
Norwegian2.5%(176)
Greek2.1%(147)
American1.9%(132)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
French1.4%(99)
Hungarian1.4%(97)
Finnish1.2%(82)
Portuguese0.8%(54)
Canadian0.7%(51)
Austrian0.7%(49)
Armenian0.7%(46)
Lithuanian0.6%(45)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(45)
Slovak0.6%(44)
Dutch0.5%(38)
Welsh0.5%(33)
Belgian0.4%(26)
Iranian0.3%(24)
West Indian0.3%(18)
Jamaican0.3%(18)
Danish0.2%(13)
Arab0.1%(10)
Egyptian0.1%(10)
British0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest South American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(771)
Married62.1%(1,664)
Widowed2%(53)
Divorced7.1%(190)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(843)
Married51.3%(1,644)
Widowed9.5%(304)
Divorced12.9%(413)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

Ridgefield, Connecticut has about 6,970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Ridgefield, Connecticut earns about $148,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield, Connecticut expensive?

In Ridgefield, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $843,600, and the typical rent is about $1,904 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgefield, Connecticut?

About 2.5% of people in Ridgefield, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgefield, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgefield, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 607 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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