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Ridgefield

Illinois · 221 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $254,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
+1%since 2023
from 218 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 417 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+32%since 2023
from 34.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
18925231638044320202024Ridgefield
2024221
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,206
−10%since 2023
from $38,193 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
−49.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+177%since 2023
from 0.140 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
62.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
19.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
Female
80.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield, Illinois?

Ridgefield, Illinois has about 221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ridgefield, Illinois expensive?

In Ridgefield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $254,200.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Illinois?

About 76.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgefield, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Ridgefield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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