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Ridgefield

Washington · 10,319 residents · 7.402 sq mi
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Ridgefield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,344. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,172 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $406,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,319
+381%since 2000
from 2,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
+381%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
864K7K11K15K1990201020202024Ridgefield
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,344
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,169
+76%since 2000
from $21,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,917
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(8,169)
Black1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(840)
Asian3.4%(350)
Other2.7%(277)
Diversity Score35.8%(3,694)
Diversity Score
36
+424%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+102%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgefield, Washington?

Ridgefield, Washington has about 10,319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgefield, Washington?

The typical household in Ridgefield, Washington earns about $95,344 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 $406,400, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgefield, Washington?

About 34.6% 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 3.7% 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 9,022 residents, a change of about 696 percent over that period.

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

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