Ridgway is a town located in Ouray County Colorado. Ridgway has a 2024 population of 1,269. Ridgway is currently growing at a rate of 1.76% annually and its population has increased by 7.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,181 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgway is $96,147 with a poverty rate of 12.32%. The median age in Ridgway is 48 years: 51 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003 | 91.77% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 575 | 1.9 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 387 | 1.33 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 163 | 3.17 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Male | 13 | 1.85 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Female | 12 | 3.17 | 25 | 75 |
2.99
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 27.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 23.88% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 18.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 176 | 18.76% |
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 | 838 | 838 | 449 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | 16 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 8 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,458 | $49,375 | $36,183 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,167 | $83,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,250 | $76,719 | $44,615 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,611 | $49,081 | $36,458 |
| Some College | $23,472 | $0 | $24,063 |
$43,611
Average Earnings
$49,081
Average Male
$36,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.86% of Ridgway residents speak only English, while 3.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 96 | 9.91% |
| Multiple | 47 | 17 | 36.17% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 16 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
12.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.93%
Male Poverty Rate
17.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgway is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgway is White, with 9.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 17.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.08% |
| High School | 3.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $124,286 | $156,011 |
| Households | $82,903 | $96,147 |
| Married Families | $139,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,650 | $65,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 43.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
26.17%
Born in Ridgway
97.26%
Native Born
2.74%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
97.26% of Ridgway residents were born in the United States, with 26.17% having been born in Colorado. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,379 | 22 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 1,357 | 22 | 1.65% |
| 2027 | 1,335 | 22 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 1,313 | 22 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 1,291 | 22 | 1.73% |
| 2024 | 1,269 | 22 | 1.76% |
| 2023 | 1,247 | 31 | 2.55% |
| 2022 | 1,216 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 1,214 | 33 | 2.79% |
| 2020 | 1,181 | 145 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1,036 | 61 | 6.26% |
| 2018 | 975 | 16 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 959 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 953 | 42 | 4.61% |
| 2015 | 911 | 4 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 907 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 905 | 9 | 1% |
| 2012 | 896 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 883 | -8 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 891 | 0 | 0% |