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Ridgway

County:
Ouray County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.848
State:
Colorado

Ridgway is a town located in Ouray County, Colorado. Ridgway has a 2026 population of 1,331. Ridgway is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 12.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,180 in 2020.

The median household income in Ridgway is $83,750 with a poverty rate of 7.16%. The median age in Ridgway is 40.5 years: 47 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
720
Density (mi²)
25 1.91%
Growth

Ridgway Population

Ridgway Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,331251.91%
20251,306251.95%
20241,281342.73%
20231,247322.63%
20221,21510.08%
20211,214342.88%
20201,18010.08%
20191,036616.26%
2018975161.67%
201795960.63%
2016953424.61%
201591140.44%
201490720.22%
201390591%
2012896131.47%
2011883-41-4.44%
201089120.22%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 47 years

Ridgway Adults

There are 947 adults, (223 of whom are seniors) in Ridgway.

Sex Ratio

Female: 670 (54.2%)
Male: 567 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ridgway includes 87.15% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,07887.15%
Two or more races13310.75%
Black or African American110.89%
Asian80.65%
Other race70.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races866.95%
Other race70.57%
White40.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,07486.82%
Two or more races473.8%
Black or African American110.89%
Asian80.65%

Ridgway Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ridgway 's average per capita income is $49,040. Household income levels show a median of $83,750. The poverty rate stands at 7.16%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$131,597-
Families$116,250$133,094
Households$83,750$103,243
Non Families$65,833$74,543

$49,040

Average Income

$83,750

Median Household Income

7.16%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)