Ridgway, Colorado Population 2022
Ridgway is a city located in Ouray County Colorado. Ridgway has a 2020 population of 1,135. Ridgway is currently growing at a rate of 2.90% annually and its population has increased by 27.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 891 in 2010.
The average household income in Ridgway is $82,408 with a poverty rate of 15.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,120 per month, and the median house value is $401,500. The median age in Ridgway is 50.1 years, 50.5 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
Ridgway Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgwaywas:
- White: 96.98%
- Two or more races: 2.72%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.30%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 962 | 96.98% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.30% |
Ridgway Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 520 | 1.91 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 256 | 1.16 | 43.8 |
| Married | 234 | 2.64 | 77.8 |
| Male | 16 | 2.44 | 43.8 |
| Female | 14 | 2.79 | 64.3 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0.00% | |
| High School Graduate | 112 | 14.38% |
| Some College | 206 | 26.44% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 28.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 22.59% |
Ridgway Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 714 | 378 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 54.29%.
Ridgway Language by Age
Ridgway Language
94.36% of Ridgway residents speak only English, while 5.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.87% of the population.
Ridgway Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 927 | 119 | 12.84% |
| Multiple | 27 | 27 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 10 | 28.57% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.40%
Male Poverty Rate
17.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ridgway
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgway is White, with 12.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgway is Hispanic, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.40%.
Ridgway Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Ridgway Married by Age and Sex
Ridgway Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Ridgway Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 13.76% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 28.57% |
Ridgway Veterans by Education
12.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
19.86%
Born in Ridgway
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.28% of Ridgway residents were born in the United States, with 19.86% having been born in Colorado. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,135 | 32 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 1,103 | 32 | 2.99% |
| 2020 | 1,071 | 32 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 1,039 | 32 | 3.18% |
| 2018 | 1,007 | 22 | 2.23% |
| 2017 | 985 | 14 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 971 | 43 | 4.63% |
| 2015 | 928 | 17 | 1.87% |
| 2014 | 911 | 9 | 1.00% |
| 2013 | 902 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 897 | 15 | 1.70% |
| 2011 | 882 | -9 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 891 | 0.00% |