Ridgeway town is located in Orleans County New York. Ridgeway town has a 2024 population of 6,431. Ridgeway town is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,578 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeway town is $82,105 with a poverty rate of 9.58%. The median age in Ridgeway town is 39.9 years: 38.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeway town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,220 | 79.78% |
| Other race | 485 | 7.41% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 5.56% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,708 | 2.37 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 1,331 | 3.18 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 979 | 1.13 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 240 | 3 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 158 | 2.28 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 603 | 12.84% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 383 | 8.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,594 | 33.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 5.92% |
| Some College | 915 | 19.48% |
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 | 3,746 | 3,206 | 841 |
| Hispanic | 339 | 101 | 5 |
| Other Race | 326 | 118 | 16 |
| Black | 294 | 294 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 140 | 19 |
| Asian | 119 | 35 | 14 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $91,612 | $36,895 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,577 | $0 | $66,058 |
| High School Graduate | $33,782 | $37,545 | $31,411 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,368 | $45,662 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,321 | $46,178 | $42,946 |
| Some College | $46,558 | $60,339 | $42,292 |
$45,321
Average Earnings
$46,178
Average Male
$42,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.57% of Ridgeway town residents speak only English, while 14.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,178 | 544 | 10.51% |
| Multiple | 363 | 39 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 488 | 25 | 5.12% |
| Black | 321 | 22 | 6.85% |
| Other | 485 | 19 | 3.92% |
9.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.38%
Male Poverty Rate
7.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway town is Multiple, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway town is Other, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.38% |
| High School | 7.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.08% |
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Employed | 4.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,054 | $101,531 |
| Households | $69,500 | $82,105 |
| Married Families | $94,275 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,080 | $46,139 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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
262
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 5.09% |
| Native American | 19 | 55.88% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 8.82% |
| Black | 16 | 4.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
84.09%
Born in Ridgeway town
96.38%
Native Born
3.62%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
96.38% of Ridgeway town residents were born in the United States, with 84.09% having been born in New York. 1.97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,281 | -30 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 6,311 | -30 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 6,341 | -30 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 6,371 | -30 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 6,401 | -30 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 6,431 | -30 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 6,461 | -30 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 6,491 | -70 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 6,561 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 6,578 | 253 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6,325 | -39 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 6,364 | -16 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 6,380 | -76 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 6,456 | -42 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 6,498 | -69 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 6,567 | -60 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 6,627 | -53 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 6,680 | -42 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 6,722 | -40 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 6,762 | 0 | 0% |