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Ridge

New York · 13,336 residents · 13.192 sq mi
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Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $301,900. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,336
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,380 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,273
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,140 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,623
+39%since 2000
from $23,387 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,163
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+79%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,105)
Black3.3%(441)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(469)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(2,479)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(11,570)
Black4.5%(601)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(749)
Asian1.8%(241)
Other0.2%(28)
Diversity Score28.1%(3,748)
Diversity Score
28
+52%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridge, New York?

Ridge, New York has about 13,336 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridge, New York earns about $53,273 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 $301,900, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.

How educated are people in Ridge, New York?

About 23.1% 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 7.2% 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 1,602 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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