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Ridgeway

Ohio · 338 residents · 0.566 sq mi
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Ridgeway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
−5%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+5%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2022683344004661990201020202024Ridgeway
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,542 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,064
−13%since 2000
from $18,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(347)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(328)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score10%(34)
Diversity Score
10
+139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeway, Ohio?

Ridgeway, Ohio has about 338 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Ohio?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Ohio earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeway, Ohio expensive?

In Ridgeway, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Ohio?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeway, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeway, Ohio?

About 11.8% of people in Ridgeway, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeway, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeway, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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