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Ridgefield

Illinois · 210 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,897. Population has fallen 50% since 2021, a loss of 212 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $254,400. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

210
−50%vs 2021
vs 422 in 2021
2020 – 2024
402 / sq mi
−50%vs 2021
vs 807 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.7
+156%vs 2021
vs 21.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
18925231638044320202024Ridgefield
2024221
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,897
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $117,523 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$28,999
+13%vs 2021
vs $25,771 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−27.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$254,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $268,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
89.8%
−10.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
10.2% rent
2.7
+19%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(33)
16
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
−42.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−24.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
−13%vs 2021
vs 39.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
77.7%
+26.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
100.0%
+18.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
19.0%
−23.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.8%
+14.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.9% in 2021
56.2%
−14.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.1% in 2021
8.4%
+5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ridgefield, Illinois?

Ridgefield, Illinois has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield, Illinois?

The typical household in Ridgefield, Illinois earns about $93,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield, Illinois expensive?

In Ridgefield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $254,400.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Illinois?

About 18.5% 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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