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Ridgway

Illinois · 869 residents · 0.88 sq mi
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Ridgway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,721. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
−6%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,055 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+3%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6707838961K1K1990201020202024Ridgway
2024779
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,721
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,670 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,016
+18%since 2000
from $16,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(918)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(850)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(23)
Diversity Score
3
+61%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgway, Illinois?

Ridgway, Illinois has about 869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgway, Illinois?

The typical household in Ridgway, Illinois earns about $30,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgway, Illinois expensive?

In Ridgway, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgway, Illinois?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgway, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgway, Illinois?

About 21.4% of people in Ridgway, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgway, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgway, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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