State
County
Land Area
7.3 sq mi
Density
1,471.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
8.29%
Growth Since 2010
126.89%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ridgefield is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 10,807, it is the 85th largest city in Washington and the 2937th largest city in the United States. Ridgefield is currently growing at a rate of 8.29% annually and its population has increased by 126.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,763 in 2010. Ridgefield reached it's highest population of 10,807 in 2021. Spanning over 7 miles, Ridgefield has a population density of 1,472 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ridgefield is $114,949 with a poverty rate of 2.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,746 per month, and the median house value is $398,600. The median age in Ridgefield is 35.1 years, 35.3 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgefield was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,962 | 89.64% |
| Asian | 375 | 4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 190 | 2.45% |
| Black or African American | 142 | 1.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.95% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 0.31% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,553 | 3.04 | 80.1 |
| Married | 1,809 | 3.57 | 79.9 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.3 | 90.1 |
| Female | 168 | 2.7 | 74.4 |
| Male | 69 | 2.87 | 24.6 |
3.38
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 2.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,007 | 20.46% |
| Some College | 1,500 | 30.48% |
| Associates Degree | 689 | 14.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,044 | 21.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 545 | 11.07% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,323 | 4,203 | 1,345 |
| Asian | 326 | 309 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 116 | 39 |
| Multiple Races | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Black | 77 | 77 | 49 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$57,172
Average Earnings
$76,622
Average Male
$39,779
Average Female
92.03% of Ridgefield residents speak only English, while 7.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.72% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,818 | 172 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 375 | 51 | 13.60% |
2.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.69%
Male Poverty Rate
3.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield is Asian, with 13.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgefield is White, with 2.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.04%.
65.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 10.33% |
| Black | 26 | 33.77% |
| Asian | 23 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 14.66% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
3.70%
Naturalized
94.57% of Ridgefield residents were born in the United States, with 41.70% having been born in Washington. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,807 | 827 | 8.29% |
| 2020 | 9,980 | 827 | 9.04% |
| 2019 | 9,153 | 827 | 9.93% |
| 2018 | 8,326 | 401 | 5.06% |
| 2017 | 7,925 | 912 | 13.00% |
| 2016 | 7,013 | 579 | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 6,434 | 336 | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 6,098 | 485 | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 5,613 | 353 | 6.71% |
| 2012 | 5,260 | 202 | 3.99% |
| 2011 | 5,058 | 250 | 5.20% |
| 2010 | 4,808 | 0.00% |