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Ridge

New York · 12,503 residents · 13.192 sq mi
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Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,528. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $424,800. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,503
−7%since 2000
from 13,380 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
948 / sq mi
−13%since 2009
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+22%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(377)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(607)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(726)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(668)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(419)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(1,195)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(1,293)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(1,388)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(1,521)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.5%(2,065)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.9%(1,858)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(386)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,528
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,140 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,327
+119%since 2000
from $23,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,044
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−4%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,105)
Black3.3%(441)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(469)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(10,765)
Black2.4%(298)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,082)
Asian0.9%(117)
Other1.9%(241)
Diversity Score
31
+15%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.5%(568)
Mexican1%(124)
Colombian0.5%(60)
Guatemalan0.4%(56)
Ecuadorian0.4%(48)
Argentine0.3%(39)
Cuban0.1%(18)
Dominican0.1%(18)
Spaniard0.1%(16)
Chilean0.1%(9)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Uruguayan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(80)
Chinese0.2%(30)
Ancestry
Italian24.9%(3,119)
German20.4%(2,556)
Irish20.2%(2,523)
English12.3%(1,536)
Polish4.7%(588)
American4.2%(526)
French1.8%(231)
Russian1.8%(230)
Norwegian1.4%(171)
Scottish1%(131)
British0.8%(102)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(98)
Swedish0.7%(87)
Czech0.6%(76)
Hungarian0.6%(76)
Haitian0.6%(74)
Portuguese0.6%(73)
Austrian0.5%(61)
Jamaican0.4%(56)
Greek0.4%(50)
Arab0.3%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(35)
Danish0.2%(27)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Lithuanian0.1%(14)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Croatian0.1%(12)
Egyptian0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(11)
Israeli0.1%(8)
Ukrainian0.1%(7)
Finnish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.5%(1,693)
Married54.2%(2,742)
Widowed5%(252)
Divorced7.3%(370)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(1,227)
Married48.7%(2,795)
Widowed18.2%(1,042)
Divorced11.7%(672)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridge, New York?

Ridge, New York has about 12,503 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridge, New York?

The typical household in Ridge, New York earns about $78,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridge, New York expensive?

In Ridge, New York, the median home is worth about $424,800, and the typical rent is about $2,044 a month.

How educated are people in Ridge, New York?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridge, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridge, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Ridge, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridge, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridge, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 769 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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