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.

Ridgefield, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,408

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%10,322

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%1,383

Two or More

7.4%986

Asian

3.6%488

Black

1.4%192

Other

0.2%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%193

High School Diploma

16%1,435

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%838

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%1,574

Associate's Degree

11.8%1,062

Bachelor's Degree

27.9%2,503

Master's Degree

8.4%754

Professional Degree

1.9%173

Doctorate

0.6%57

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

38.9%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$613,500

Median Renti

$2,335

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82%3,855

Renter-Occupied

18%847

Total Units

4,722

Homeownership

82%

Vacancy Rate

0.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%23

$50K–$100K

0.5%19

$100K–$150K

0.4%15

$150K–$200K

0.5%21

$200K–$300K

0.4%16

$300K–$500K

23.6%910

$500K–$1M

69.2%2,669

$1M+

4.7%182

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

239

$2,000+

509

Year Built

2020 or later

20.1%948

2010–2019

39.1%1,845

2000–2009

21.2%1,002

1990–1999

7.8%370

1980–1989

3.8%181

1970–1979

1.8%86

1960–1969

0.8%39

1950–1959

2.3%110

1940–1949

0.9%41

1939 or earlier

2.1%100

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%2,571

Electricity

43%2,022

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%86

Wood

0.5%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$116,389

Mean Household Incomei

$160,535

Per Capita Incomei

$57,136

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

6,460

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.9%41

$10K–$15K

1.6%77

$15K–$20K

0.5%23

$20K–$25K

2.9%136

$30K–$35K

1%47

$35K–$40K

1.6%77

$40K–$45K

3.4%158

$45K–$50K

1.8%83

$50K–$60K

4.4%208

$60K–$75K

6.4%302

$75K–$100K

15.1%712

$100K–$125K

12.8%600

$125K–$150K

11%519

$150K–$200K

14.3%671

$200K+

22.3%1,048

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9877.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

213

Mexico

126

United Kingdom

Philippines

Korea

Canada

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,866

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,007

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,028(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured