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Ridgefield

Washington · 4,763 residents · 7.402 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,295. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,616 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,763
+122%since 2000
from 2,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
864K7K11K15K1990201020202024Ridgefield
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,295
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,012 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,974
+43%since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+16%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,022)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(38)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(147)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(4,243)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(245)
Asian1.9%(91)
Other2%(95)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,109)
Diversity Score
23
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield, Washington?

Ridgefield, Washington has about 4,763 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield, Washington?

The typical household in Ridgefield, Washington earns about $76,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgefield, Washington expensive?

In Ridgefield, Washington, the median home is worth about $308,400, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Washington?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgefield, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgefield, Washington?

About 8.8% of people in Ridgefield, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgefield, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgefield, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,466 residents, a change of about 267 percent over that period.

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