Population 25,153 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ridgefield
Household size in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Ridgefield average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.84, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Ridgefield skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.9% of households in Ridgefield, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ridgefield
Renters in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ridgefield is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Ridgefield: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Bridgeport area. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Ridgefield run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the Bridgeport area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,667 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,641 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,140 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,157 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$491 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ridgefield pays $2,157 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $491 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ridgefield
Bachelor's degrees in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.3% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.9% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Ridgefield is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.1% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Ridgefield: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Ridgefield has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Connecticut cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ridgefield
| Period | Ridgefield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ridgefield runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ridgefield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | 2.77 | 44.5 | 3.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 1975 | $2,157 | 72.8% | 98.0% | 3.8% |
| South Salem | 2.74 | 47.0 | 1.8% | 7.1% | 9.0% | 1973 | $2,802 | 70.9% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| Georgetown | 2.92 | 46.0 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 1972 | $2,523 | 71.9% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| Waccabuc | 2.77 | 49.2 | 1.4% | 2.8% | 15.8% | 1971 | $3,501 | 74.4% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Redding | 2.63 | 51.0 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 1973 | $1,947 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 5.7% |
| Cross River | 2.90 | 50.7 | 1.3% | 4.3% | 15.9% | 1980 | $3,482 | 85.5% | 99.2% | 4.9% |
| North Salem | 2.77 | 42.4 | 4.2% | 19.8% | 10.0% | 1958 | $1,730 | 65.0% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| Cannondale | 2.82 | 48.2 | 3.0% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1974 | $2,305 | 71.1% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Pound Ridge | 2.87 | 51.0 | 1.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 1971 | $3,480 | 77.6% | 98.4% | 2.0% |
| Danbury | 2.72 | 40.9 | 13.2% | 46.4% | 6.8% | 1973 | $1,859 | 33.8% | 82.4% | 6.2% |
| Wilton | 3.08 | 43.4 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1972 | $2,849 | 75.5% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ridgefield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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