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Ridgeley

West Virginia · 570 residents (2025 est.) · 0.29 sq mi
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Ridgeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,477. Population has fallen 69% since 2000, a loss of 523 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
239
−69%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−69%since 2000
from 2,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:570 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1853475086698311990201020202024Ridgeley
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,477
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,016 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,934
+104%since 2000
from $14,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−9%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+112%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(737)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(229)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(9)
Diversity Score10.1%(24)
Diversity Score
10
+37%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

Ridgeley, West Virginia has about 239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ridgeley, West Virginia earns about $41,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeley, West Virginia expensive?

In Ridgeley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

About 14.2% of people in Ridgeley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeley, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 534 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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