CITY · 2020 ACS
Ridge
New York · 13,271 residents · 13.192 sq mi
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Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,210. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,900. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202413K
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54%(531)
5 to 94.1%(539)
10 to 144.4%(583)
15 to 195%(660)
20 to 244.5%(603)
25 to 349.6%(1,273)
35 to 4410%(1,325)
45 to 5410.6%(1,401)
55 to 6415.2%(2,014)
65 to 7416.7%(2,218)
75 to 8411%(1,458)
85 and over5%(666)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$75,210
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.8%
Information8.8%
Retail trade6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Other services2.4%
Public administration1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$305,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
4.1
−28%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(10,661)
Black5.4%(723)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,145)
Asian2.5%(333)
Other1.6%(215)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.7%(495)
South American2.9%(393)
Mexican2.5%(343)
Colombian1.8%(237)
Chilean0.7%(99)
Ecuadorian0.3%(41)
Spaniard0.1%(18)
Cuban0.1%(16)
Peruvian0.1%(16)
Central American0.1%(14)
Salvadoran0.1%(14)
Ancestry
Italian28.9%(3,917)
Irish20%(2,701)
German18.9%(2,559)
English8.7%(1,177)
Polish6.5%(883)
American4.6%(619)
French2.7%(362)
West Indian1.5%(206)
Jamaican1.5%(197)
Russian1.4%(195)
British1.1%(147)
Scottish1%(139)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(132)
French Canadian1%(131)
Hungarian0.9%(128)
Swedish0.9%(120)
Subsaharan African0.8%(102)
Czech0.7%(97)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(94)
Ukrainian0.6%(87)
Guyanese0.6%(83)
Greek0.5%(62)
Turkish0.3%(38)
Lithuanian0.3%(37)
Portuguese0.3%(36)
Armenian0.2%(29)
Danish0.2%(27)
Dutch0.2%(24)
Finnish0.1%(20)
Croatian0.1%(17)
Austrian0.1%(15)
Romanian0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Haitian0.1%(9)
Israeli0.1%(8)
Slovene0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(7)
Canadian0%(6)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ridge, New York?
Ridge, New York has about 13,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ridge, New York?
The typical household in Ridge, New York earns about $75,210 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 $305,900, and the typical rent is about $1,595 a month.
How educated are people in Ridge, New York?
About 28.1% 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 8.4% 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 1,537 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.
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