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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

594

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%536

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%35

Two or More

1.5%9

Other

1.2%7

Asian

0.8%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%25

High School Diploma

25.2%112

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%21

Some College (1+ yr)

21.8%97

Associate's Degree

9.2%41

Bachelor's Degree

21.1%94

Master's Degree

2.7%12

Professional Degree

0.4%2

Doctorate

2.7%12

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,700

Median Renti

$882

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.3%205

Renter-Occupied

17.7%44

Total Units

263

Homeownership

82.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%9

$50K–$100K

13.2%27

$100K–$150K

10.2%21

$150K–$200K

21%43

$200K–$300K

33.7%69

$300K–$500K

11.2%23

$500K–$1M

6.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,125

Mean Household Incomei

$101,648

Per Capita Incomei

$43,203

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

372

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%20

$15K–$20K

1.2%3

$20K–$25K

2%5

$25K–$30K

1.6%4

$30K–$35K

2.4%6

$35K–$40K

1.6%4

$40K–$45K

4.8%12

$45K–$50K

6%15

$50K–$60K

11.2%28

$60K–$75K

4.8%12

$75K–$100K

20.1%50

$100K–$125K

11.6%29

$125K–$150K

7.6%19

$150K–$200K

10%25

$200K+

6.8%17

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

347

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

351

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured