Ridge is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Ridge has a 2024 population of 12,929. Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,537 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridge is $120,924 with a poverty rate of 3.54%. The median age in Ridge is 52.9 years: 47.5 years for males, and 58.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,076 | 88.57% |
| Black or African American | 476 | 3.81% |
| Other race | 391 | 3.13% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 211 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,632 | 2.19 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 2,634 | 3.09 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 2,568 | 1.12 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 300 | 3.36 | 79 | 21 |
| Male | 130 | 2.32 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 381 | 3.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,049 | 10.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,725 | 17.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,409 | 14.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,071 | 31.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 1,904 | 19.41% |
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 | 8,623 | 8,128 | 2,749 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 473 | 135 |
| Other Race | 326 | 239 | 52 |
| Black | 284 | 234 | 20 |
| Asian | 211 | 211 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 143 | 79 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,082 | $75,536 | $68,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,917 | $103,047 | $83,382 |
| High School Graduate | $39,444 | $60,688 | $24,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $75,926 | $95,755 | $43,056 |
| Overall | $65,539 | $82,772 | $46,389 |
| Some College | $56,890 | $76,023 | $43,440 |
$65,539
Average Earnings
$82,772
Average Male
$46,389
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.89% of Ridge residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,684 | 340 | 3.18% |
| Black | 474 | 56 | 11.81% |
| Multiple | 323 | 29 | 8.98% |
| Other | 390 | 10 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 858 | 10 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 211 | 5 | 2.37% |
3.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.46%
Male Poverty Rate
3.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridge is Black, with 11.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridge is Hispanic, with 1.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.21% |
| High School | 3.65% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 7.26% |
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.69% |
| Male Employed | 1.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,958 | $163,534 |
| Households | $88,266 | $120,924 |
| Married Families | $142,759 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,106 | $61,052 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
761
Number of Veterans
745
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 372 |
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Korea | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 362 |
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 739 | 7.97% |
| Native American | 9 | 31.03% |
| Black | 7 | 2.46% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52%
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
84.13%
Born in Ridge
92.56%
Native Born
7.44%
Foreign Born
1.76%
Non Citizen
5.68%
Naturalized
92.56% of Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 84.13% having been born in New York. 1.76% 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 | 12,929 | -29 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 12,958 | -29 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 12,987 | 56 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 12,931 | -606 | -4.48% |
| 2020 | 13,537 | 683 | 5.31% |
| 2019 | 12,854 | -657 | -4.86% |
| 2018 | 13,511 | 553 | 4.27% |
| 2017 | 12,958 | -171 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 13,129 | 294 | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 12,835 | -86 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 12,921 | 39 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,882 | -138 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 13,020 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 13,006 | -330 | -2.47% |
| 2010 | 13,336 | 0 | 0% |