Ridgebury is a CDP located in Connecticut. Ridgebury has a 2024 population of 2,552. Ridgebury is currently growing at a rate of 7.72% annually and its population has increased by 15.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,219 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgebury is $230,829 with a poverty rate of 5.35%. The median age in Ridgebury is 43.6 years: 44.1 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgebury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,674 | 76.54% |
| Asian | 243 | 11.11% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 96 | 4.39% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 697 | 3.14 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 468 | 3.51 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.59 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 68 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 64 | 2.72 | 100 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 1.95% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 5.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 559 | 37.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 487 | 32.75% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 7.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 194 | 13.05% |
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 | 1,163 | 1,132 | 790 |
| Asian | 138 | 138 | 138 |
| Other Race | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Black | 59 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $0 | $232,014 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $158,611 | $245,455 | $117,115 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,667 | $202,083 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$100,667
Average Earnings
$202,083
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.36% of Ridgebury residents speak only English, while 20.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,674 | 99 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Multiple | 40 | 18 | 45% |
5.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.47%
Male Poverty Rate
5.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgebury is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgebury is White, with 5.91% 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 17.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.94% |
| Some College | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $216,818 | $253,447 |
| Households | $205,125 | $230,829 |
| Married Families | $231,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $90,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
55
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 | 50.85% |
| White | 25 | 2.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
33.56%
Born in Ridgebury
78.78%
Native Born
21.22%
Foreign Born
9.14%
Non Citizen
12.07%
Naturalized
78.78% of Ridgebury residents were born in the United States, with 33.56% having been born in Connecticut. 9.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,552 | 183 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 2,369 | 182 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 2,187 | -61 | -2.71% |
| 2021 | 2,248 | 29 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 2,219 | 0 | 0% |