Ridgefield, WA

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Ridgefield Overview

11,486
TOTAL POPULATION
5,422
MALE POPULATION
6,064
FEMALE POPULATION
89.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,102
PER CAPITA INCOME
$113,276
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$107,308
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,353
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ridgefield Zip Codes

Ridgefield Area Codes

Race in Ridgefield

The most populous races in Ridgefield are White / Caucasian (9,988 | 87.0%), Hispanic or Latino (950 | 8.3%), and Two or more Races (758 | 6.6%).
Race in Ridgefield
Race# Population% Population
Asian1981.7%
Black / African American1651.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.0%
Hispanic or Latino9508.3%
Native / Alaskan1921.7%
White / Caucasian9,98887.0%
Two or more Races7586.6%
Some other Race1811.6%
Total11,486100.0%

Ancestry in Ridgefield

The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgefield are English (2,025 | 17.6%), German (1,327 | 11.6%), Irish (1,309 | 11.4%), Italian (767 | 6.7%), and French (436 | 3.8%), together accounting for 51.1% of all Ridgefield residents.
Ancestry in Ridgefield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3292.9%
Armenian300.3%
Austrian140.1%
Belgian400.4%
Bhutanese660.6%
Brazilian210.2%
British440.4%
Burmese980.9%
Canadian250.2%
Central American170.2%
Cherokee180.2%
Choctaw270.2%
Colombian580.5%
Czech1481.3%
Danish610.5%
Dutch3052.7%
Eastern European970.8%
English2,02517.6%
Ethiopian140.1%
European3022.6%
Finnish1631.4%
French4363.8%
French Canadian250.2%
German1,32711.6%
Greek660.6%
Guatemalan170.2%
Hungarian930.8%
Indian (Asian)340.3%
Iranian760.7%
Irish1,30911.4%
Italian7676.7%
Korean1030.9%
Mexican4053.5%
Mexican American Indian180.2%
Native Hawaiian40.0%
Navajo140.1%
Norwegian3433.0%
Pakistani140.1%
Polish500.4%
Portuguese380.3%
Puerto Rican270.2%
Puget Sound Salish70.1%
Russian590.5%
Samoan790.7%
Scandinavian520.4%
Scotch-Irish1691.5%
Scottish2432.1%
South American1020.9%
Spaniard1070.9%
Spanish2141.9%
Sri Lankan880.8%
Subsaharan African140.1%
Swedish2832.5%
Swiss970.8%
Thai340.3%
Tsimshian1171.0%
Ute180.2%
Venezuelan440.4%
Welsh1431.2%
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Immigrants in Ridgefield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgefield came from Asia (173 | 1.5%), Europe (162 | 1.4%), Latin America (144 | 1.3%), Oceania (142 | 1.2%), and Eastern Europe (140 | 1.2%), together accounting for 6.6% of all Ridgefield residents.
Immigrants in Ridgefield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa140.1%
Asia1731.5%
Australia670.6%
Brazil490.4%
Bulgaria330.3%
Canada160.1%
Central America750.6%
China90.1%
Eastern Africa140.1%
Eastern Asia990.9%
Eastern Europe1401.2%
Ethiopia140.1%
Europe1621.4%
Hong Kong90.1%
India440.4%
Iran300.3%
Korea900.8%
Latin America1441.3%
Mexico750.6%
Northern Europe220.2%
Oceania1421.2%
Poland90.1%
Russia540.5%
South America690.6%
South Central Asia740.6%
Ukraine440.4%
Venezuela200.2%
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Sex and Age in Ridgefield

Sex and Age in Ridgefield

The most populous age groups in Ridgefield are 30 to 34 Years (647 | 11.9%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (565 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years417 (7.7%)513 (8.5%)
5 to 9 Years576 (10.6%)510 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years398 (7.3%)565 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years357 (6.6%)344 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years202 (3.7%)193 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years234 (4.3%)491 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years647 (11.9%)462 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years381 (7.0%)454 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years317 (5.9%)424 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years505 (9.3%)146 (2.4%)
50 to 54 Years250 (4.6%)413 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years266 (4.9%)321 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years284 (5.2%)413 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years299 (5.5%)451 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years146 (2.7%)129 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years124 (2.3%)108 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)27 (0.4%)
85 Years and over19 (0.4%)100 (1.7%)
Total5,422 (100.0%)6,064 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ridgefield

Median Family Size in Ridgefield

The median family size in Ridgefield is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,580 | 86.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (337 | 11.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ridgefield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,580 (86.2%)3.39
Single Male/Father75 (2.5%)3.32
Single Female/Mother337 (11.3%)3.19
Total Families2,992 (100.0%)3.37

Median Household Size in Ridgefield

The median household size in Ridgefield is 2.98 persons per household, with single male/father households (75 | 1.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.87 persons per household. non-family households (856 | 22.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ridgefield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,580 (67.0%)3.39
Single Male/Father75 (1.9%)3.87
Single Female/Mother337 (8.8%)3.40
Non-family856 (22.3%)1.51
Total Households3,848 (100.0%)2.98

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgefield

Out of a total of 3,848 households in Ridgefield, 2,992 (77.7%) are family households, while 856 (22.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,140, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 530.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgefield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-530 (13.8%)
2-Person Households1,140 (29.6%)306 (8.0%)
3-Person Households687 (17.8%)20 (0.5%)
4-Person Households558 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households336 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households205 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households66 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,992 (77.7%)856 (22.3%)

Female Fertility in Ridgefield

Fertility by Age in Ridgefield

Average fertility rate in Ridgefield is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 68.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (32.0%)36.0
35 to 50 years87 (68.0%)80.0
Total128 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgefield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgefield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ridgefield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ridgefield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma22 (17.2%)73.0
College or Associate's Degree33 (25.8%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree18 (14.1%)36.0
Graduate Degree55 (43.0%)183.0
Total128 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgefield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgefield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ridgefield

Income Overview in Ridgefield

Per Capita Income in Ridgefield is $50,102, while median incomes of families and households are $113,276 and $107,308 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,486$50,102
Median Family Income2,992$113,276
Mean Family Income2,992$158,541
Median Household Income3,848$107,308
Mean Household Income3,848$144,685
Income Deficit2,992$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,48649.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,48650.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,4860.42

Earnings by Sex in Ridgefield

Average Earnings in Ridgefield are $61,294, $84,563 for men and $42,948 for women, a difference of 49.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Ridgefield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,999 (53.6%)$84,563
Female2,600 (46.4%)$42,948
Total5,599 (100.0%)$61,294

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgefield

The most common earnings brackets in Ridgefield are $100,000+ for men (998 | 33.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (322 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgefield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less184 (6.1%)138 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (0.4%)22 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499119 (4.0%)131 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (0.7%)73 (2.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99919 (0.6%)123 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49923 (0.8%)15 (0.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)34 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)93 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99951 (1.7%)39 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99935 (1.2%)322 (12.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99970 (2.3%)53 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99977 (2.6%)228 (8.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99975 (2.5%)84 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99995 (3.2%)122 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999137 (4.6%)121 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999155 (5.2%)283 (10.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999172 (5.7%)146 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999747 (24.9%)260 (10.0%)
$100,000+998 (33.3%)313 (12.0%)
Total2,999 (100.0%)2,600 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield

Average earnings in Ridgefield are $87,587 for men and $45,963 for women, a difference of 47.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $124,537, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $61,952. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $40,735.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$61,952$49,390
College or Associate's Degree$89,198$40,735
Bachelor's Degree$90,448$50,603
Graduate Degree$124,537$55,250
Total$87,587$45,963

Family Income in Ridgefield

Family Income Brackets in Ridgefield

According to the Ridgefield family income data, there are 772 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ridgefield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000210.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991204.0%
$15,000 to $24,999180.6%
$25,000 to $34,999301.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992367.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992879.6%
$75,000 to $99,99949716.6%
$100,000 to $149,99977225.8%
$150,000 to $199,99945815.3%
$200,000+55718.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgefield

4-person families (565 | 18.9%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgefield with $212,610 per family, while 4-person families (565 | 18.9%) have the highest median income of $53,152 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgefield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,165 (38.9%)$91,250
3-Person Families695 (23.2%)$103,365
4-Person Families565 (18.9%)$212,610
5-Person Families296 (9.9%)$92,833
6-Person Families205 (6.9%)$150,074
7+ Person Families66 (2.2%)$103,750
Total2,992 (100.0%)$113,276

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgefield

The median family income in Ridgefield is $113,276, with families comprising 3+ earners (238) having the highest median family income of $156,786, while families with no earners (443) have the lowest median family income of $74,934, accounting for 8.0% and 14.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgefield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners443 (14.8%)$74,934
1 Earner917 (30.6%)$100,117
2 Earners1,394 (46.6%)$150,870
3+ Earners238 (8.0%)$156,786
Total2,992 (100.0%)$113,276

Household Income in Ridgefield

Household Income Brackets in Ridgefield

With 1,058 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgefield, accounting for 27.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ridgefield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000651.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991193.1%
$15,000 to $24,999350.9%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993198.3%
$50,000 to $74,99952713.7%
$75,000 to $99,99958115.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,05827.5%
$150,000 to $199,99956614.7%
$200,000+57715.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgefield

The median household income in Ridgefield is $107,308, with the highest median household income of $125,846 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,646 households (42.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 73 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgefield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years73 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,646 (42.8%)$125,846
45 to 64 Years1,316 (34.2%)$107,722
65+ Years813 (21.1%)$67,064
Total3,848 (100.0%)$107,308

Poverty in Ridgefield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgefield

With 6.9% poverty level for males and 4.1% for females among the residents of Ridgefield, 12 to 14 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 58 males (33.0%) and 32 females (13.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years67 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years58 (33.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years50 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (4.2%)11 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Years55 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (1.4%)74 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.5%)
55 to 64 Years73 (13.4%)64 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.0%)53 (9.1%)
75 Years and over30 (21.0%)32 (13.6%)
Total373 (6.9%)248 (4.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgefield

According to the poverty statistics in Ridgefield, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years417 (100.0%)513 (100.0%)
5 Years66 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years655 (90.7%)633 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years118 (67.0%)380 (100.0%)
15 Years121 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years105 (67.7%)176 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years271 (95.8%)251 (95.8%)
25 to 34 Years826 (93.8%)953 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years688 (98.6%)804 (91.6%)
45 to 54 Years755 (100.0%)545 (97.5%)
55 to 64 Years471 (86.6%)670 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years427 (96.0%)527 (90.9%)
75 Years and over113 (79.0%)203 (86.4%)
Total5,033 (93.1%)5,816 (95.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgefield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridgefield show that 4.9% or 126 of the total 2,580 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.1%, comprising of 98 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgefield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,112 (91.9%)98 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children925 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
3 or 4 Children365 (95.3%)18 (4.7%)
5 or more Children52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,454 (95.1%)126 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgefield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgefield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)42 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)42 (12.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgefield

The poverty data for Ridgefield shows that 126 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 42 of the single-parent households (10.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 98 households (8.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (21.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgefield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children98 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (1.1%)42 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children18 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (4.9%)42 (10.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Ridgefield

Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgefield

Among the 4,856 employed individuals in Ridgefield, private company employees (2,990 | 61.6%), not-for-profit organizations (613 | 12.6%), and local government employees (361 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgefield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,99061.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1944.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3447.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations61312.6%
Local Government Employees3617.4%
State Government Employees1623.3%
Federal Government Employees1924.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,856100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ridgefield

According to the labor force statistics for Ridgefield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,287), 64.6% or 5,353 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 364 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 93.4% or 548 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 61.4% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years83 (17.3%)51 (61.4%)
20 to 24 Years358 (90.6%)45 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Years568 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years821 (74.0%)128 (15.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,407 (89.3%)17 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,051 (80.0%)75 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years548 (93.4%)38 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years439 (63.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years78 (7.6%)8 (10.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,353 (64.6%)364 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield

According to labor force statistics for Ridgefield, 80.5% of individuals (4,836) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,008) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 256 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.8% or 2,029 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 61.0% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School123 (61.2%)123 (61.0%)
High School Diploma979 (75.9%)12 (0.9%)
College / Associate Degree2,029 (84.8%)65 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,703 (80.2%)149 (7.0%)
Total4,836 (80.5%)318 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgefield are Management (859 | 17.2%), Community & Social Service (409 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (375 | 7.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (366 | 7.3%), and Business & Financial (318 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ridgefield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgefield, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (67.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (85.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (82.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management520 (60.5%)339 (39.5%)
Business & Financial186 (58.5%)132 (41.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science246 (67.2%)120 (32.8%)
Computers & Mathematics108 (54.5%)90 (45.5%)
Architecture & Engineering138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 102 (24.9%)307 (75.1%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (14.7%)52 (85.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library54 (17.5%)255 (82.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating117 (31.2%)258 (68.8%)
Health Technologists96 (37.5%)160 (62.5%)
Total (Category)1,171 (50.3%)1,156 (49.7%)
Total (Overall)2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ridgefield are Food Preparation & Serving (294 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (184 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (150 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (141 | 2.8%), and Law Enforcement (124 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Ridgefield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ridgefield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (85.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (76.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (86.4%), Healthcare Support (85.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (45.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support21 (14.9%)120 (85.1%)
Security & Protection157 (85.3%)27 (14.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention33 (55.0%)27 (45.0%)
Law Enforcement124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving40 (13.6%)254 (86.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (76.0%)6 (24.0%)
Personal Care & Service85 (56.7%)65 (43.3%)
Total (Category)322 (40.6%)472 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgefield are Office & Administration (521 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (344 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ridgefield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related141 (41.0%)203 (59.0%)
Office & Administration136 (26.1%)385 (73.9%)
Total (Category)277 (32.0%)588 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgefield are Construction & Extraction (239 | 4.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (147 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ridgefield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction224 (93.7%)15 (6.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)371 (96.1%)15 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgefield are Transportation (276 | 5.5%), Production (234 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (110 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ridgefield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ridgefield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production212 (90.6%)22 (9.4%)
Transportation251 (90.9%)25 (9.1%)
Material Moving39 (35.4%)71 (64.5%)
Total (Category)502 (81.0%)118 (19.0%)
Total (Overall)2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgefield

Employment Industries in Ridgefield

The major employment industries in Ridgefield include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,071 | 21.4%), Retail Trade (420 | 8.4%), Manufacturing (413 | 8.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (407 | 8.2%), and Construction (360 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Ridgefield

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgefield

The Ridgefield industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (81.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (71.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgefield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction293 (81.4%)67 (18.6%)
Manufacturing294 (71.2%)119 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade66 (66.7%)33 (33.3%)
Retail Trade169 (40.2%)251 (59.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing331 (81.3%)76 (18.7%)
Utilities34 (64.1%)19 (35.8%)
Information29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance75 (34.1%)145 (65.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific162 (55.1%)132 (44.9%)
Enterprise Management23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support138 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
Educational Services67 (19.0%)285 (81.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance304 (28.4%)767 (71.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation57 (49.1%)59 (50.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services117 (51.3%)111 (48.7%)
Public Administration253 (74.4%)87 (25.6%)
Total2,643 (52.9%)2,349 (47.1%)

Education in Ridgefield

School Enrollment in Ridgefield

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,276 students in Ridgefield are elementary school (850 | 26.0%), middle school (841 | 25.7%), and high school (668 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Ridgefield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1464.5%
Kindergarten1755.3%
Elementary School85026.0%
Middle School84125.7%
High School66820.4%
College / Undergraduate34610.6%
Graduate / Professional2507.6%
Total3,276100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgefield

Out of a total of 3,276 students who are enrolled in schools in Ridgefield, 328 (10.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,948 (90.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 57 (50.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 551 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgefield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds56 (49.6%)57 (50.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old948 (93.0%)71 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds928 (98.8%)11 (1.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds551 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds97 (82.9%)20 (17.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds126 (49.8%)127 (50.2%)
35 Years and over142 (76.8%)43 (23.2%)
Total2,948 (90.0%)328 (10.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgefield

Business (565 | 19.9%), education (306 | 10.7%), science & technology (284 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (255 | 9.0%), and literature & languages (238 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,846 individuals in Ridgefield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgefield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1756.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2318.1%
Physical & Health Sciences401.4%
Psychology1876.6%
Social Sciences1746.1%
Engineering1876.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology28410.0%
Business56519.9%
Education30610.7%
Literature & Languages2388.4%
Liberal Arts & History1485.2%
Visual & Performing Arts562.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2559.0%
Total2,846100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ridgefield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgefield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgefield are males with 2 vehicles (1,432, accounting for 54.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,213, making up 64.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgefield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle43 (1.6%)51 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle141 (5.3%)230 (10.4%)
2 Vehicles1,432 (54.2%)1,213 (54.8%)
3 Vehicles591 (22.4%)431 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles367 (13.9%)235 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles69 (2.6%)53 (2.4%)
Total2,643 (100.0%)2,213 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ridgefield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgefield are 15 to 19 minutes (848 commuters, 20.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (645 commuters, 15.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (501 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Ridgefield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1232.9%
5 to 9 Minutes46611.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1884.5%
15 to 19 Minutes84820.4%
20 to 24 Minutes64515.5%
25 to 29 Minutes44910.8%
30 to 34 Minutes50112.0%
35 to 39 Minutes2706.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1363.3%
45 to 59 Minutes43810.5%
60 to 89 Minutes471.1%
90 or more Minutes541.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Ridgefield

The most common commute times in Ridgefield are 15 to 19 minutes (406 commuters, 17.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (442 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgefield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes87 (3.7%)36 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes47 (2.0%)419 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes91 (3.9%)97 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes406 (17.5%)442 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes393 (16.9%)252 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes303 (13.0%)146 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes279 (12.0%)222 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes256 (11.0%)14 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes91 (3.9%)45 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes269 (11.6%)169 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes47 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes54 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgefield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgefield are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (321, 13.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (387, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgefield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM112 (4.8%)32 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM188 (8.1%)13 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM160 (6.9%)194 (10.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM180 (7.7%)111 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM285 (12.3%)83 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM321 (13.8%)136 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM229 (9.9%)285 (15.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM223 (9.6%)387 (21.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM146 (6.3%)143 (7.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM79 (3.4%)83 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (0.7%)56 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM168 (7.2%)140 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM216 (9.3%)179 (9.7%)
Total2,323 (100.0%)1,842 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgefield

Of the total 3,848 dwellings in Ridgefield, owner-occupied units account for 3,140 (81.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 708 (18.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgefield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,14081.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units70818.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,848100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgefield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53013.8%
2-Person Household1,44637.6%
3-Person Household70718.4%
4+ Person Household1,16530.3%
Total Housing Units3,848100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgefield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household412 (77.7%)118 (22.3%)
2-Person Household1,311 (90.7%)135 (9.3%)
3-Person Household550 (77.8%)157 (22.2%)
4+ Person Household867 (74.4%)298 (25.6%)
Total Housing Units3,140 (81.6%)708 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgefield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School54 (65.1%)29 (34.9%)
High School Diploma429 (62.0%)263 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,322 (84.8%)237 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,335 (88.2%)179 (11.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgefield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years77720.2%
35 to 44 Years94224.5%
45 to 54 Years52113.5%
55 to 64 Years79520.7%
65 to 74 Years57314.9%
75 to 84 Years1403.6%
85 Years and Over1002.6%
Total3,848100.0%

Housing Finances in Ridgefield

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgefield

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgefield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,140 (81.6%)$109,518
Renter-Occupied708 (18.4%)$99,375
Average3,848 (100.0%)$107,308

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgefield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgefield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00014 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99952 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99990 (2.9%)30 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99933 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999262 (8.3%)56 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999418 (13.3%)111 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999422 (13.4%)159 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999901 (28.7%)156 (22.0%)
$150,000 or more948 (30.2%)196 (27.7%)
Total3,140 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgefield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgefield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30032 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499214 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799290 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99966 (2.1%)29 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499139 (4.4%)34 (4.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999588 (18.7%)202 (28.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499752 (23.9%)184 (26.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999418 (13.3%)217 (30.6%)
$3,000 or more641 (20.4%)12 (1.7%)
Total3,140 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgefield

Housing Structures in Ridgefield

Housing Structures in Ridgefield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,16182.2%
Single Unit, Attached40910.6%
2 Unit Apartments902.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments391.0%
10 or more Apartments1072.8%
Mobile Home / Other421.1%
Total3,848100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgefield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgefield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,903 (91.8%)258 (8.2%)
Single Unit, Attached195 (47.7%)214 (52.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,140 (81.6%)708 (18.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgefield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgefield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)197 (27.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms994 (31.7%)192 (27.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,184 (37.7%)224 (31.6%)
8 or more Rooms949 (30.2%)95 (13.4%)
Total3,140 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgefield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgefield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,912 (60.9%)193 (27.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas59 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,151 (36.7%)515 (72.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels18 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,140 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgefield

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgefield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle110 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle370 (11.8%)179 (25.3%)
2 Vehicles1,786 (56.9%)355 (50.1%)
3 or more Vehicles874 (27.8%)174 (24.6%)
Total3,140 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgefield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgefield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6032,537
Median Property Value$529,900$567,400
Median Household Income$70,163$789
Monthly Housing Costs$562$641
Real Estate Taxes$2,911$20

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)13 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99955 (9.1%)67 (2.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999216 (35.8%)856 (33.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999255 (42.3%)1,234 (48.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99955 (9.1%)282 (11.1%)
$1,000,000 or more22 (3.6%)85 (3.4%)
Total603 (100.0%)2,537 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00023 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (2.5%)43 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)108 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999180 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999105 (17.4%)82 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (6.0%)313 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99985 (14.1%)386 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more159 (26.4%)816 (32.2%)
Total603 (100.0%)2,537 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgefield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgefield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x40 (6.6%)118,070 (4,653.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x84 (13.9%)154 (6.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x19 (3.2%)368 (14.5%)
4.0x or more460 (76.3%)530 (20.9%)
Total603 (100.0%)2,537 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgefield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80060 (10.0%)14 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49995 (15.8%)80 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,499429 (71.1%)13 (0.5%)
Total603 (100.0%)2,537 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ridgefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,033 (97.6%)25 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years2,495 (96.7%)86 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years607 (97.3%)17 (2.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,434 (87.1%)212 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,516 (96.2%)60 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,308 (99.5%)6 (0.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,158 (90.6%)120 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,025 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older378 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,954 (95.4%)526 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgefield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,033 (97.6%)25 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,495 (96.7%)86 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen607 (97.3%)17 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgefield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgefield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000518 (94.2%)32 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999655 (98.9%)7 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999929 (79.9%)233 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,350 (90.9%)135 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over7,502 (98.4%)119 (1.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgefield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6159 (15.0%)890 (84.1%)
6 to 18 Years447 (17.3%)2,232 (86.5%)
19 to 25 Years85 (13.6%)558 (89.4%)
25 to 34 Years292 (17.7%)1,248 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years229 (14.5%)1,469 (93.2%)
45 to 54 Years260 (19.8%)1,201 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years187 (14.6%)1,052 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,003 (97.9%)808 (78.8%)
75 Years and over378 (100.0%)147 (38.9%)
Total3,040 (26.5%)9,605 (83.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridgefield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridgefield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years68 (5.4%)49 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years66 (5.7%)13 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years74 (3.7%)264 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years106 (23.8%)80 (13.8%)
75 Years and over30 (21.0%)39 (16.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ridgefield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ridgefield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (0.9%)19 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years91 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over30 (21.0%)18 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ridgefield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years34 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (0.8%)13 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ridgefield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years68 (5.4%)14 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (2.8%)13 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years34 (1.7%)193 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years43 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ridgefield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)35 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (1.2%)124 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years31 (7.0%)62 (10.7%)
75 Years and over25 (17.5%)33 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ridgefield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)84 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Ridgefield

Computing Device Access in Ridgefield

Computing Device Access in Ridgefield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,56892.7%
Smartphone3,69296.0%
Tablet2,84473.9%
No Computing Device310.8%
Total3,848100.0%

Internet Access in Ridgefield

Internet Access in Ridgefield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,34987.0%
Cellular Data Only1303.4%
Satellite Internet2556.6%
No Internet1774.6%
Total3,848100.0%

Ridgefield Summary

Ridgefield, Washington is a small city located in Clark County, Washington, United States. It is situated along the Columbia River, just north of Vancouver, Washington. The city has a population of 6,719 as of the 2010 census.

History

Ridgefield was first settled in 1845 by the Hudson's Bay Company. The area was originally known as Union Ridge, and was part of the Oregon Territory. In 1849, the area was renamed Ridgefield after the nearby ridge. The city was officially incorporated in 1909.

Geography

Ridgefield is located at 45°48'25"N 122°38'45"W (45.806944, -122.645833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Ridgefield's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several wineries, as well as a number of small businesses. The city is also home to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, which attracts visitors from all over the world.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,719 people, 2,541 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,564.2 people per square mile (604.7/km2). There were 2,717 housing units at an average density of 631.2 per square mile (243.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
There were 2,541 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $56,917. Males had a median income of $41,919 versus $30,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ridgefield?
Total Population of Ridgefield is 11,486.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgefield?
Total Male Population of Ridgefield is 5,422.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgefield?
Total Female Population of Ridgefield is 6,064.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgefield?
There are 89.41 Males per 100 Females in Ridgefield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgefield?
There are 111.84 Females per 100 Males in Ridgefield.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgefield?
Median Population Age in Ridgefield is 34.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgefield
Average Family Size in Ridgefield is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgefield
Average Household Size in Ridgefield is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgefield?
Per Capita income in Ridgefield is $50,102.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridgefield?
Median Family Income in Ridgefield is $113,276.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgefield?
Median Household Income in Ridgefield is $107,308.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgefield?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgefield is 49.2%.
Women in Ridgefield earn 50.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgefield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgefield is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgefield?
There are 5,353 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgefield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgefield?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgefield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgefield?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgefield is 6.8%.