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Park Ridge

Wisconsin · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 0.227 sq mi
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Park Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,750. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
626
+28%since 2000
from 488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,758 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
−4%since 2000
from 47.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4144725305876451990201020202024Park Ridge
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,198
+57%since 2000
from $28,074 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
−5%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
−63.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(473)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other2.6%(16)
Diversity Score9.3%(58)
Diversity Score
9
+32%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Ridge, Wisconsin?

Park Ridge, Wisconsin has about 626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Park Ridge, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Park Ridge, Wisconsin earns about $96,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Ridge, Wisconsin expensive?

In Park Ridge, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $287,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Park Ridge, Wisconsin?

About 66.4% of adults age 25 and over in Park Ridge, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Ridge, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of people in Park Ridge, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Ridge, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Ridge, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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