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Ridgway

Pennsylvania · 3,893 residents (2025 est.) · 2.612 sq mi
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Ridgway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,863. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,969
−14%since 2000
from 4,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
+16%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,893 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ridgway
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,863
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,141 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,461
+66%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+2%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,504)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,724)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other5.1%(204)
Diversity Score14.6%(580)
Diversity Score
15
+335%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+89%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgway, Pennsylvania?

Ridgway, Pennsylvania has about 3,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgway, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ridgway, Pennsylvania earns about $52,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgway, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ridgway, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgway, Pennsylvania?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgway, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgway, Pennsylvania?

About 13.0% of people in Ridgway, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgway, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgway, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 824 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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