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Ryderwood

Washington · 401 residents · 0.161 sq mi
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Ryderwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $229,900. With a median age of 72.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
+9%since 2023
from 367 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,491 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 2,280 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
72.1
−4%since 2023
from 75.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
161254348441534201020202024Ryderwood
2024401
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.9%(112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7438.4%(154)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8425.9%(104)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.7%(31)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,639
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,579 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,024
+9%since 2023
from $29,462 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−12%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(387)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score
8
−40%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.2%(13)
Ancestry
German29.9%(120)
English28.9%(116)
French16.7%(67)
Irish13%(52)
American7%(28)
Welsh7%(28)
Norwegian5.5%(22)
Scottish5.5%(22)
Swedish4.7%(19)
Swiss3.2%(13)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(11)
Dutch2.5%(10)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Lithuanian2.5%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Female
56.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married5.7%(10)
Married94.3%(165)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married65.9%(149)
Widowed4.9%(11)
Divorced29.2%(66)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ryderwood, Washington?

Ryderwood, Washington has about 401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ryderwood, Washington?

The typical household in Ryderwood, Washington earns about $42,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ryderwood, Washington expensive?

In Ryderwood, Washington, the median home is worth about $229,900.

How educated are people in Ryderwood, Washington?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ryderwood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ryderwood, Washington?

About 11.7% of people in Ryderwood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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