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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridge

New York · 13,380 residents · 13.192 sq mi
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Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,140. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $139,900. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,380
+14%since 1990
from 11,734 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,014 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 889 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.0
+9%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,140
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,387
+51%since 1990
from $15,479 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $793 in 1990
US average: $602
86.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
13.2% rent
3.2
−30%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(11,300)
Black2.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(277)
Asian0.8%(90)
Diversity Score14.2%(1,668)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,105)
Black3.3%(441)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(469)
Asian0.9%(120)
Diversity Score18.5%(2,479)
19
+30%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridge, New York?

Ridge, New York has about 13,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridge, New York earns about $44,140 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 $139,900, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Ridge, New York?

About 19.3% 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 6.5% 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 1,646 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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