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 $206,054 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in Ridgebury is 44.7 years: 51.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgebury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,504 | 77.17% |
| Asian | 157 | 8.06% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 6.41% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 4.41% |
| Other race | 66 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 656 | 2.97 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 452 | 3.24 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.56 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 70 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 53 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 2.15% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 1.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 652 | 45.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 24.76% |
| High School Graduate | 155 | 10.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 180 | 12.48% |
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 | 1,162 | 1,119 | 825 |
| Asian | 94 | 94 | 94 |
| Other Race | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Black | 65 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 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 | $240,833 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $155,962 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,250 | $192,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$76,250
Average Earnings
$192,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.4% of Ridgebury residents speak only English, while 26.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 16.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,504 | 83 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 23 | 37.1% |
| Multiple | 86 | 23 | 26.74% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.28%
Male Poverty Rate
5.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgebury is Hispanic, with 37.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgebury is White, with 5.52% 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 12.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.45% |
| High School | 23.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $208,934 | $218,969 |
| Households | $207,721 | $206,054 |
| Married Families | $216,591 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $114,374 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 34 | 52.31% |
| White | 29 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
58%
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
35.97%
Born in Ridgebury
79.12%
Native Born
20.88%
Foreign Born
8.98%
Non Citizen
11.9%
Naturalized
79.12% of Ridgebury residents were born in the United States, with 35.97% having been born in Connecticut. 8.98% 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% |