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Ridgeley

West Virginia · 675 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Ridgeley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,618. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−11%since 2000
from 762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,328 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1853475086698311990201020202024Ridgeley
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,618
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,016 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,867
+19%since 2000
from $14,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(624)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(28)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score12.5%(85)
Diversity Score
13
+70%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+142%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

Ridgeley, West Virginia has about 675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridgeley, West Virginia earns about $33,618 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeley, West Virginia?

About 12.4% 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 28.7% 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 98 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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