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Ridgeway

Virginia · 752 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Ridgeway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−3%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6918449971K1K1990201020202024Ridgeway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,642
+4%since 2000
from $16,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(496)
Black18.1%(136)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(96)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(461)
Diversity Score
61
+41%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeway, Virginia?

Ridgeway, Virginia has about 752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Virginia?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Virginia earns about $40,000 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Virginia?

About 17.2% 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 13.0% of people in Ridgeway, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeway, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeway, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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