Ridgewood is a CDP located in Will County Illinois. Ridgewood has a 2024 population of 3,782. Ridgewood is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 22.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,089 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgewood is $99,554 with a poverty rate of 16.45%. The median age in Ridgewood is 31.6 years: 28.9 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 888 | 29.63% |
| Two or more races | 876 | 29.23% |
| Black or African American | 527 | 17.58% |
| Other race | 422 | 14.08% |
| Native American | 284 | 9.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 889 | 3.37 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 379 | 3.92 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 261 | 3.21 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Non Family | 208 | 2.3 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 41 | 4.8 | 22 | 78 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 24.99% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 9.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 643 | 32.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 13.38% |
| Some College | 370 | 18.75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,203 | 555 | 67 |
| Black | 445 | 380 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 390 | 232 | 0 |
| White | 377 | 272 | 37 |
| Other Race | 297 | 189 | 9 |
| Native American | 161 | 109 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 85.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,491 | $53,427 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,467 | $37,267 | $31,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,713 | $35,574 | $24,856 |
| Overall | $36,470 | $41,031 | $31,027 |
| Some College | $0 | $71,887 | $30,825 |
$36,470
Average Earnings
$41,031
Average Male
$31,027
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.07% of Ridgewood residents speak only English, while 53.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,066 | 434 | 21.01% |
| Multiple | 876 | 246 | 28.08% |
| White | 482 | 46 | 9.54% |
| Other | 422 | 15 | 3.55% |
16.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.52%
Male Poverty Rate
12.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgewood is Multiple, with 28.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgewood is Other, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.55% |
| High School | 2.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.01% |
| Male Employed | 6.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,323 | $91,419 |
| Households | $96,334 | $99,554 |
| Married Families | $108,450 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,895 | $124,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
37
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 5.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.2%
Labor Force Participation
77.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
52.02%
Born in Ridgewood
72.24%
Native Born
27.76%
Foreign Born
20.32%
Non Citizen
7.44%
Naturalized
72.24% of Ridgewood residents were born in the United States, with 52.02% having been born in Illinois. 20.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,782 | 270 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 3,512 | 270 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 3,242 | 363 | 12.61% |
| 2021 | 2,879 | -210 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 3,089 | 0 | 0% |