Ridgeway township is located in Lenawee County Michigan. Ridgeway township has a 2024 population of 1,483. Ridgeway township is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,528 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeway township is $85,359 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in Ridgeway township is 41 years: 40.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeway township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,420 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 6.04% |
| Other race | 38 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 613 | 2.54 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 379 | 3.03 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.14 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 73 | 2.49 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 28 | 2.64 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 7.65% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 535 | 46.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 222 | 19.3% |
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 | 1,041 | 968 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 57 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 21 | 2 |
| Other Race | 35 | 17 | 12 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 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 other race people with a rate of 34.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,458 | $58,750 | $40,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,833 | $166,250 | $66,667 |
| High School Graduate | $43,977 | $55,625 | $21,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,148 | $52,371 | $38,083 |
| Some College | $49,167 | $51,587 | $35,938 |
$48,148
Average Earnings
$52,371
Average Male
$38,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.96% of Ridgeway township residents speak only English, while 2.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,401 | 130 | 9.28% |
| Multiple | 94 | 16 | 17.02% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 6 | 9.68% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.95%
Male Poverty Rate
7.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway township is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway township is White, with 9.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.31% |
| Some College | 2.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.27% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 1.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,417 | $92,162 |
| Households | $78,750 | $85,359 |
| Married Families | $97,841 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,821 | $49,762 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
64.0%
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
83
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 6.8% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 9.52% |
| Other Race | 1 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
77.46%
Born in Ridgeway township
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.17% of Ridgeway township residents were born in the United States, with 77.46% having been born in Michigan. 0.58% 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 | 1,443 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 1,451 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 1,459 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 1,467 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 1,475 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 1,483 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 1,491 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 1,499 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 1,517 | -11 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 1,528 | 43 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 1,485 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,484 | -10 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 1,494 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 1,498 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,501 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 1,510 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,516 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 1,522 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,531 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 1,544 | 0 | 0% |