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Ridgewood

Illinois · 2,795 residents · 0.44 sq mi
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Ridgewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,500. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $161,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
2,795
−7%since 2023
from 2,997 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,352 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 6,811 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+5%since 2023
from 31.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,334 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,869
−2%since 2023
from $30,457 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+11%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $142,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,634
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,455 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(482)
Black14.5%(436)
Hispanic / Latino68.9%(2,066)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(396)
Black13.8%(385)
Hispanic / Latino71.7%(2,005)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,559)
Diversity Score
56
−7%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−1%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% 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
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
Female
41.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
Foreign born
25.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgewood, Illinois?

Ridgewood, Illinois has about 2,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgewood, Illinois?

The typical household in Ridgewood, Illinois earns about $92,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgewood, Illinois expensive?

In Ridgewood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $161,300, and the typical rent is about $1,634 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgewood, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgewood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgewood, Illinois?

About 22.8% of people in Ridgewood, 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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