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Ridgeway

Wisconsin · 653 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Ridgeway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,788. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $120,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
−5%since 2000
from 689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
509 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 537 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+1%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5065566066567061990201020202024Ridgeway
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,788
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,548 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,168
+30%since 2000
from $17,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(677)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score14.9%(97)
Diversity Score
15
+360%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeway, Wisconsin?

Ridgeway, Wisconsin has about 653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeway, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ridgeway, Wisconsin earns about $42,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeway, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ridgeway, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeway, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeway, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeway, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of people in Ridgeway, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeway, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeway, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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