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 $83,052 with a poverty rate of 23.13%. The median age in Ridgewood is 31.2 years: 31.3 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,364 | 42.07% |
| Two or more races | 590 | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 569 | 17.55% |
| Other race | 438 | 13.51% |
| Native American | 281 | 8.67% |
| 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 | 933 | 3.47 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 427 | 4.37 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 259 | 2.25 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Female | 210 | 2.96 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 37 | 4.65 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 23.2% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 0.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 10.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.09% |
| High School Graduate | 575 | 26.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 515 | 23.94% |
| Some College | 328 | 15.25% |
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 | 1,284 | 407 | 87 |
| Black | 490 | 434 | 99 |
| White | 417 | 284 | 40 |
| Other Race | 322 | 115 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 201 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 159 | 107 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,198 | $51,509 | $73,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,750 | $58,258 | $29,985 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,978 | $33,514 | $22,288 |
| Overall | $35,648 | $38,688 | $29,428 |
| Some College | $41,071 | $67,917 | $27,102 |
$35,648
Average Earnings
$38,688
Average Male
$29,428
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.36% of Ridgewood residents speak only English, while 49.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,240 | 691 | 30.85% |
| Multiple | 590 | 252 | 42.71% |
| White | 494 | 43 | 8.7% |
| Other | 438 | 8 | 1.83% |
23.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.71%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgewood is Multiple, with 42.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgewood is Other, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.4% |
| High School | 3.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.7% |
| Male Employed | 7.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,357 | $84,246 |
| Households | $76,250 | $83,052 |
| Married Families | $94,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $95,125 | $79,947 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
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
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
52.5%
Born in Ridgewood
70.54%
Native Born
29.46%
Foreign Born
24.37%
Non Citizen
5.09%
Naturalized
70.54% of Ridgewood residents were born in the United States, with 52.5% having been born in Illinois. 24.37% 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% |