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Ridgeville

Indiana · 688 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Ridgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−18%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4966027088149201990201020202024Ridgeville
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,102
+59%since 2000
from $14,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(839)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score7.8%(53)
Diversity Score
8
+1210%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, Indiana?

Ridgeville, Indiana has about 688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeville, Indiana?

The typical household in Ridgeville, Indiana earns about $35,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeville, Indiana expensive?

In Ridgeville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, Indiana?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeville, Indiana?

About 17.0% of people in Ridgeville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeville, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 115 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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