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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ridgeway

Virginia · 778 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Ridgeway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $59,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

778
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
814 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−19%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6918449971K1K1990201020202024Ridgeway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,865
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,196 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,529
−28%vs 2000
vs $16,054 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $410 in 2000
US average: $450
81.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
18.1% rent
2.3
+31%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(611)
Black16%(124)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian2.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(336)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(584)
Black21.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.5%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(379)
49
+12%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgeway, Virginia?

Ridgeway, Virginia has about 778 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Virginia?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Virginia earns about $25,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeway, Virginia expensive?

In Ridgeway, Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Virginia?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeway, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeway, Virginia?

About 12.9% of people in Ridgeway, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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