Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ridgeway, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

224

Median Agei

52.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.4%216

Two or More

2.2%5

Other

1.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%11

High School Diploma

51.4%90

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%13

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%13

Associate's Degree

9.7%17

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%18

Master's Degree

5.1%9

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,400

Median Renti

$1,083

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.9%102

Renter-Occupied

8.1%9

Total Units

125

Homeownership

91.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.8%12

$50K–$100K

41.2%42

$100K–$150K

3.9%4

$150K–$200K

19.6%20

$200K–$300K

18.6%19

$300K–$500K

2.9%3

$500K–$1M

2%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

10.4%13

2000–2009

5.6%7

1990–1999

8.8%11

1980–1989

2.4%3

1970–1979

3.2%4

1960–1969

12%15

1950–1959

4.8%6

1940–1949

7.2%9

1939 or earlier

45.6%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.2%69

Wood

13.5%15

Bottled/LP Gas

10.8%12

Electricity

10.8%12

Other

2.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,964

Mean Household Incomei

$70,637

Per Capita Incomei

$35,029

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

122

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%1

$15K–$20K

1.8%2

$20K–$25K

2.7%3

$25K–$30K

6.3%7

$30K–$35K

5.4%6

$35K–$40K

3.6%4

$40K–$45K

18.9%21

$45K–$50K

4.5%5

$50K–$60K

7.2%8

$60K–$75K

17.1%19

$75K–$100K

9%10

$100K–$125K

12.6%14

$125K–$150K

2.7%3

$150K–$200K

6.3%7

$200K+

0.9%1

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

117

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

120

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(8.6% of civilian adults)