Ridgeway is a CDP located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Ridgeway has a 2024 population of 2,870. Ridgeway is currently growing at a rate of 2.14% annually and its population has increased by 9.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,631 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeway is $104,707 with a poverty rate of 9.38%. The median age in Ridgeway is 54 years: 52.6 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 88.82% |
| Native American | 111 | 5.11% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 4.88% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 962 | 2.24 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 464 | 2.85 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 403 | 1.13 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 76 | 4.34 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Male | 19 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 364 | 21.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 13.15% |
| High School Graduate | 572 | 33.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 376 | 22.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,514 | 1,444 | 559 |
| Native American | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 27 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 49.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,115 | $76,944 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,726 | $0 | $29,830 |
| High School Graduate | $75,453 | $0 | $75,525 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,147 | $95,787 | $41,595 |
| Some College | $105,172 | $117,969 | $0 |
$70,147
Average Earnings
$95,787
Average Male
$41,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.64% of Ridgeway residents speak only English, while 4.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,931 | 135 | 6.99% |
| Native | 111 | 59 | 53.15% |
| Multiple | 106 | 10 | 9.43% |
9.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
4.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway is Native, with 53.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway is White, with 6.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.14% |
| High School | 16.78% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.38% |
| Male Employed | 7.61% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,477 | $138,146 |
| Households | $95,000 | $104,707 |
| Married Families | $130,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,940 | $52,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 5.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.45%
Born in Ridgeway
98.62%
Native Born
1.38%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
98.62% of Ridgeway residents were born in the United States, with 30.45% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,870 | 60 | 2.14% |
| 2023 | 2,810 | 61 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 2,749 | 60 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 2,689 | 58 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 2,631 | -71 | -2.63% |
| 2019 | 2,702 | 85 | 3.25% |
| 2018 | 2,617 | 422 | 19.23% |
| 2017 | 2,195 | -143 | -6.12% |
| 2016 | 2,338 | 143 | 6.51% |
| 2015 | 2,195 | 67 | 3.15% |
| 2014 | 2,128 | -78 | -3.54% |
| 2013 | 2,206 | -155 | -6.57% |
| 2012 | 2,361 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,354 | 332 | 16.42% |
| 2010 | 2,022 | 0 | 0% |