Ridge, NY

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Ridge Overview

12,987
TOTAL POPULATION
5,946
MALE POPULATION
7,041
FEMALE POPULATION
84.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,442
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,671
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,775
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,312
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ridge Zip Codes

Ridge Area Codes

Race in Ridge

The most populous races in Ridge are White / Caucasian (11,590 | 89.2%), Hispanic or Latino (992 | 7.6%), and Black / African American (424 | 3.3%).
Race in Ridge
Race# Population% Population
Asian1481.1%
Black / African American4243.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9927.6%
Native / Alaskan230.2%
White / Caucasian11,59089.2%
Two or more Races4143.2%
Some other Race3883.0%
Total12,987100.0%

Ancestry in Ridge

The most populous ancestries reported in Ridge are Italian (3,738 | 28.8%), German (2,718 | 20.9%), Irish (2,674 | 20.6%), English (1,186 | 9.1%), and American (819 | 6.3%), together accounting for 85.7% of all Ridge residents.
Ancestry in Ridge
Ancestry# Population% Population
American8196.3%
Arab370.3%
Austrian430.3%
Belgian120.1%
Brazilian140.1%
British1631.3%
Central American490.4%
Chilean540.4%
Colombian640.5%
Cuban380.3%
Czech720.5%
Czechoslovakian310.2%
Danish540.4%
Dominican320.3%
Dutch1281.0%
Eastern European60.1%
Ecuadorian520.4%
English1,1869.1%
European180.1%
Finnish250.2%
French2742.1%
French Canadian1230.9%
German2,71820.9%
Greek690.5%
Guatemalan320.3%
Haitian3202.5%
Hungarian530.4%
Indian (Asian)1220.9%
Irish2,67420.6%
Iroquois50.0%
Israeli80.1%
Italian3,73828.8%
Jamaican140.1%
Korean110.1%
Lithuanian340.3%
Mexican2251.7%
Norwegian1661.3%
Polish7095.5%
Portuguese620.5%
Puerto Rican3532.7%
Romanian150.1%
Russian2121.6%
Salvadoran170.1%
Scandinavian310.2%
Scotch-Irish830.6%
Scottish1501.2%
Slovak150.1%
South American1771.4%
Spaniard150.1%
Spanish90.1%
Swedish1291.0%
Thai50.0%
Turkish420.3%
Ukrainian530.4%
Uruguayan70.1%
Welsh90.1%
Yugoslavian100.1%
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Immigrants in Ridge

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridge came from Europe (380 | 2.9%), Latin America (351 | 2.7%), Caribbean (184 | 1.4%), Haiti (159 | 1.2%), and Northern Europe (142 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.4% of all Ridge residents.
Immigrants in Ridge
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa180.1%
Argentina70.1%
Asia1261.0%
Belarus90.1%
Brazil140.1%
Canada240.2%
Caribbean1841.4%
Central America630.5%
Chile540.4%
China990.8%
Colombia220.2%
Dominican Republic110.1%
Eastern Asia990.8%
Eastern Europe350.3%
England120.1%
Europe3802.9%
France310.2%
Germany260.2%
Greece80.1%
Guatemala320.3%
Haiti1591.2%
India50.0%
Ireland350.3%
Italy850.6%
Jamaica140.1%
Latin America3512.7%
Mexico310.2%
Northern Africa180.1%
Northern Europe1421.1%
Norway150.1%
Pakistan110.1%
Philippines110.1%
Portugal340.3%
Russia140.1%
Scotland360.3%
South America1040.8%
South Central Asia160.1%
South Eastern Asia110.1%
Southern Europe1271.0%
Sweden170.1%
Ukraine120.1%
Uruguay70.1%
Western Europe760.6%
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Sex and Age in Ridge

Sex and Age in Ridge

The most populous age groups in Ridge are 55 to 59 Years (524 | 8.8%) for men and 75 to 79 Years (742 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years250 (4.2%)158 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years230 (3.9%)294 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years266 (4.5%)585 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Years187 (3.1%)467 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years358 (6.0%)264 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years292 (4.9%)153 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years450 (7.6%)419 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years378 (6.4%)186 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Years342 (5.8%)383 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years476 (8.0%)496 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years251 (4.2%)213 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years524 (8.8%)381 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years379 (6.4%)566 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years372 (6.3%)534 (7.6%)
70 to 74 Years497 (8.4%)526 (7.5%)
75 to 79 Years358 (6.0%)742 (10.5%)
80 to 84 Years159 (2.7%)299 (4.3%)
85 Years and over177 (3.0%)375 (5.3%)
Total5,946 (100.0%)7,041 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ridge

Median Family Size in Ridge

The median family size in Ridge is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,655 | 85.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (162 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ridge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,655 (85.5%)3.13
Single Male/Father162 (5.2%)2.47
Single Female/Mother290 (9.3%)2.77
Total Families3,107 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Ridge

The median household size in Ridge is 2.26 persons per household, with single female/mother households (290 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (2,561 | 45.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ridge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,655 (46.8%)3.15
Single Male/Father162 (2.9%)2.74
Single Female/Mother290 (5.1%)3.59
Non-family2,561 (45.2%)1.16
Total Households5,668 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridge

Out of a total of 5,668 households in Ridge, 3,107 (54.8%) are family households, while 2,561 (45.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,368, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,183.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,183 (38.5%)
2-Person Households1,368 (24.1%)365 (6.4%)
3-Person Households727 (12.8%)13 (0.2%)
4-Person Households690 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households279 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households37 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,107 (54.8%)2,561 (45.2%)

Female Fertility in Ridge

Fertility by Age in Ridge

Average fertility rate in Ridge is 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ridge
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years27 (42.9%)32.0
35 to 50 years36 (57.1%)33.0
Total63 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridge

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridge
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ridge

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ridge
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (19.1%)27.0
College or Associate's Degree36 (57.1%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (23.8%)30.0
Total63 (100.0%)26.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridge

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridge
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ridge

Income Overview in Ridge

Per Capita Income in Ridge is $52,442, while median incomes of families and households are $114,671 and $85,775 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,987$52,442
Median Family Income3,107$114,671
Mean Family Income3,107$154,069
Median Household Income5,668$85,775
Mean Household Income5,668$116,703
Income Deficit3,107$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,98729.05%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,98770.95¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,9870.46

Earnings by Sex in Ridge

Average Earnings in Ridge are $57,452, $63,866 for men and $45,310 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Ridge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,544 (54.1%)$63,866
Female3,010 (45.9%)$45,310
Total6,554 (100.0%)$57,452

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridge

The most common earnings brackets in Ridge are $100,000+ for men (1,165 | 32.9%) and $100,000+ for women (524 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less274 (7.7%)87 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99944 (1.2%)164 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49932 (0.9%)248 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99995 (2.7%)106 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499191 (5.4%)94 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (1.5%)26 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (1.0%)63 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (0.4%)57 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49932 (0.9%)56 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99958 (1.6%)36 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99952 (1.5%)114 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999123 (3.5%)234 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999116 (3.3%)33 (1.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999129 (3.6%)173 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999164 (4.6%)113 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999155 (4.4%)53 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999252 (7.1%)261 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999186 (5.2%)225 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999372 (10.5%)343 (11.4%)
$100,000+1,165 (32.9%)524 (17.4%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,010 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridge

Average earnings in Ridge are $74,531 for men and $57,500 for women, a difference of 22.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,962, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $64,554. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,795, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,780.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$90,417$0
High School Diploma$72,458$21,780
College or Associate's Degree$69,138$46,593
Bachelor's Degree$64,554$71,726
Graduate Degree$100,962$76,795
Total$74,531$57,500

Family Income in Ridge

Family Income Brackets in Ridge

According to the Ridge family income data, there are 718 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 22 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ridge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000371.2%
$10,000 to $14,999220.7%
$15,000 to $24,999501.6%
$25,000 to $34,999591.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992056.6%
$50,000 to $74,99942913.8%
$75,000 to $99,99946014.8%
$100,000 to $149,99962520.1%
$150,000 to $199,99949716.0%
$200,000+71823.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridge

4-person families (635 | 20.4%) account for the highest median family income in Ridge with $180,353 per family, while 2-person families (1,454 | 46.8%) have the highest median income of $46,065 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,454 (46.8%)$92,130
3-Person Families760 (24.5%)$134,643
4-Person Families635 (20.4%)$180,353
5-Person Families215 (6.9%)$0
6-Person Families37 (1.2%)$156,094
7+ Person Families6 (0.2%)$0
Total3,107 (100.0%)$114,671

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridge

The median family income in Ridge is $114,671, with families comprising 3+ earners (496) having the highest median family income of $198,092, while families with no earners (633) have the lowest median family income of $75,365, accounting for 16.0% and 20.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners633 (20.4%)$75,365
1 Earner829 (26.7%)$86,528
2 Earners1,149 (37.0%)$180,397
3+ Earners496 (16.0%)$198,092
Total3,107 (100.0%)$114,671

Household Income in Ridge

Household Income Brackets in Ridge

With 1,037 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridge, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 79 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ridge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001592.8%
$10,000 to $14,999791.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995389.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992324.1%
$35,000 to $49,99970812.5%
$50,000 to $74,99978813.9%
$75,000 to $99,99972012.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,03718.3%
$150,000 to $199,99961210.8%
$200,000+78813.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ridge

The median household income in Ridge is $85,775, with the highest median household income of $129,643 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,018 households (18.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 49 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years49 (0.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,018 (18.0%)$129,643
45 to 64 Years1,751 (30.9%)$119,792
65+ Years2,850 (50.3%)$51,237
Total5,668 (100.0%)$85,775

Poverty in Ridge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridge

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 4.7% for females among the residents of Ridge, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (15.6%) and 14 females (48.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (48.3%)
6 to 11 Years17 (4.6%)25 (4.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (15.6%)6 (2.0%)
18 to 24 Years50 (12.6%)55 (13.9%)
25 to 34 Years13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years6 (0.8%)8 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years4 (0.5%)48 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years46 (5.1%)27 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years84 (9.7%)51 (4.8%)
75 Years and over22 (3.2%)86 (6.1%)
Total263 (4.4%)329 (4.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridge

According to the poverty statistics in Ridge, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years250 (100.0%)142 (97.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (51.7%)
6 to 11 Years352 (95.4%)535 (95.5%)
12 to 14 Years125 (100.0%)217 (97.8%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years114 (84.4%)288 (98.0%)
18 to 24 Years348 (87.4%)340 (86.1%)
25 to 34 Years729 (98.3%)572 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years714 (99.2%)561 (98.6%)
45 to 54 Years723 (99.5%)661 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years857 (94.9%)920 (97.2%)
65 to 74 Years785 (90.3%)1,009 (95.2%)
75 Years and over672 (96.8%)1,330 (93.9%)
Total5,678 (95.6%)6,632 (95.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridge

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridge show that 2.1% or 55 of the total 2,655 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,627 (98.3%)28 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children889 (97.7%)21 (2.3%)
3 or 4 Children84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total2,600 (97.9%)55 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridge

According to the poverty data in Ridge, 8.6% or 14 single-father households and 5.9% or 17 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (30.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (10.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (30.4%)17 (10.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (8.6%)17 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridge

The poverty data for Ridge shows that 55 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 31 of the single-parent households (6.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (14.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children28 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children21 (2.3%)31 (14.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (2.1%)31 (6.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Ridge

Employment by Class of Employer in Ridge

Among the 5,903 employed individuals in Ridge, private company employees (2,939 | 49.8%), not-for-profit organizations (729 | 12.3%), and local government employees (722 | 12.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,93949.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4918.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2243.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations72912.3%
Local Government Employees72212.2%
State Government Employees5188.8%
Federal Government Employees2804.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,903100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ridge

According to the labor force statistics for Ridge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,152), 56.6% or 6,312 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 297 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.4% or 438 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.3% or 107 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ridge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years352 (58.5%)16 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years555 (89.2%)107 (19.3%)
25 to 29 Years438 (98.4%)18 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years795 (91.5%)30 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,036 (80.4%)18 (1.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,160 (80.8%)45 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years771 (85.2%)32 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years614 (65.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years527 (27.3%)28 (5.3%)
75 Years and over68 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,312 (56.6%)297 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridge

According to labor force statistics for Ridge, 81.8% of individuals (4,817) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,889) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 145 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.8% or 2,335 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School81 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,104 (72.7%)62 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,298 (80.5%)60 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,335 (93.8%)52 (2.1%)
Total4,817 (81.8%)177 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridge are Community & Social Service (978 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (755 | 12.6%), Management (695 | 11.6%), Business & Financial (448 | 7.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (374 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (91.1%), Computers & Mathematics (78.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.8%), Education, Arts & Media (78.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management475 (68.3%)220 (31.7%)
Business & Financial315 (70.3%)133 (29.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science260 (76.0%)82 (24.0%)
Computers & Mathematics56 (78.9%)15 (21.1%)
Architecture & Engineering92 (91.1%)9 (8.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science112 (65.9%)58 (34.1%)
Community & Social Service 248 (25.4%)730 (74.6%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (22.0%)85 (78.0%)
Legal Services & Support18 (35.3%)33 (64.7%)
Education Instruction & Library160 (21.2%)595 (78.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment46 (73.0%)17 (27.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating94 (25.1%)280 (74.9%)
Health Technologists70 (27.6%)184 (72.4%)
Total (Category)1,392 (49.1%)1,445 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ridge are Food Preparation & Serving (296 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (262 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (205 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (161 | 2.7%), and Law Enforcement (123 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Ridge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (72.4%), Security & Protection (68.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (65.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (61.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (42.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (11.2%)182 (88.8%)
Security & Protection111 (68.9%)50 (31.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
Law Enforcement89 (72.4%)34 (27.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving114 (38.5%)182 (61.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance59 (65.6%)31 (34.4%)
Personal Care & Service156 (59.5%)106 (40.5%)
Total (Category)463 (45.7%)551 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridge are Office & Administration (661 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (575 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ridge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related433 (75.3%)142 (24.7%)
Office & Administration182 (27.5%)479 (72.5%)
Total (Category)615 (49.8%)621 (50.2%)
Total (Overall)3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridge are Construction & Extraction (312 | 5.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (213 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ridge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction312 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair207 (97.2%)6 (2.8%)
Total (Category)519 (98.9%)6 (1.1%)
Total (Overall)3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridge are Transportation (132 | 2.2%), Material Moving (126 | 2.1%), and Production (117 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ridge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production85 (72.7%)32 (27.4%)
Transportation132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving75 (59.5%)51 (40.5%)
Total (Category)292 (77.9%)83 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridge

Employment Industries in Ridge

The major employment industries in Ridge include Educational Services (1,079 | 18.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (824 | 13.8%), Construction (686 | 11.5%), Professional & Scientific (571 | 9.5%), and Retail Trade (545 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Ridge

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridge

The Ridge industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Manufacturing (90.2%), and Construction (85.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.8%), and Educational Services (76.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction588 (85.7%)98 (14.3%)
Manufacturing312 (90.2%)34 (9.8%)
Wholesale Trade84 (64.6%)46 (35.4%)
Retail Trade374 (68.6%)171 (31.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing82 (49.7%)83 (50.3%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information38 (57.6%)28 (42.4%)
Finance & Insurance105 (58.7%)74 (41.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing40 (65.6%)21 (34.4%)
Professional & Scientific383 (67.1%)188 (32.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support106 (71.1%)43 (28.9%)
Educational Services258 (23.9%)821 (76.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance158 (19.2%)666 (80.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation118 (76.1%)37 (23.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services161 (44.5%)201 (55.5%)
Public Administration217 (70.7%)90 (29.3%)
Total3,281 (54.8%)2,706 (45.2%)

Education in Ridge

School Enrollment in Ridge

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,759 students in Ridge are middle school (763 | 27.7%), high school (553 | 20.0%), and college / undergraduate (504 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Ridge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1043.8%
Kindergarten331.2%
Elementary School46716.9%
Middle School76327.7%
High School55320.0%
College / Undergraduate50418.3%
Graduate / Professional33512.1%
Total2,759100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridge

Out of a total of 2,759 students who are enrolled in schools in Ridge, 246 (8.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,513 (91.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46 (49.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 157 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds47 (50.5%)46 (49.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old468 (91.8%)42 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds806 (98.8%)10 (1.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds480 (99.8%)1 (0.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds294 (88.3%)39 (11.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds172 (66.7%)86 (33.3%)
35 Years and over89 (80.2%)22 (19.8%)
Total2,513 (91.1%)246 (8.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridge

Business (562 | 16.0%), education (428 | 12.2%), engineering (309 | 8.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (289 | 8.2%), and arts & humanities (242 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 3,515 individuals in Ridge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2106.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2898.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1855.3%
Psychology2296.5%
Social Sciences2266.4%
Engineering3098.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies661.9%
Science & Technology2386.8%
Business56216.0%
Education42812.2%
Literature & Languages732.1%
Liberal Arts & History1484.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1524.3%
Communications1584.5%
Arts & Humanities2426.9%
Total3,515100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ridge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridge are males with 2 vehicles (1,296, accounting for 39.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (967, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30 (0.9%)43 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle497 (15.2%)356 (13.6%)
2 Vehicles1,296 (39.6%)967 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles1,020 (31.2%)790 (30.2%)
4 Vehicles291 (8.9%)295 (11.3%)
5 or more Vehicles138 (4.2%)167 (6.4%)
Total3,272 (100.0%)2,618 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ridge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridge are 30 to 34 minutes (764 commuters, 15.1%), 60 to 89 minutes (617 commuters, 12.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (588 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Ridge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2334.6%
5 to 9 Minutes2715.3%
10 to 14 Minutes58811.6%
15 to 19 Minutes4168.2%
20 to 24 Minutes54610.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2575.1%
30 to 34 Minutes76415.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3396.7%
40 to 44 Minutes2645.2%
45 to 59 Minutes4749.4%
60 to 89 Minutes61712.2%
90 or more Minutes2975.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Ridge

The most common commute times in Ridge are 60 to 89 minutes (411 commuters, 14.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (411 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ridge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes165 (5.8%)68 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes104 (3.7%)167 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes339 (11.9%)249 (11.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes260 (9.1%)156 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes298 (10.5%)248 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes109 (3.8%)148 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes353 (12.4%)411 (18.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes180 (6.3%)159 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes106 (3.7%)158 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes356 (12.5%)118 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes411 (14.4%)206 (9.3%)
90 or more Minutes163 (5.7%)134 (6.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridge are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (535, 18.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (485, 21.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM201 (7.1%)146 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM31 (1.1%)16 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM315 (11.1%)83 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM468 (16.5%)316 (14.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM154 (5.4%)91 (4.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM228 (8.0%)330 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM535 (18.8%)485 (21.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM189 (6.7%)125 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM213 (7.5%)322 (14.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM119 (4.2%)54 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (0.5%)10 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM267 (9.4%)146 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM103 (3.6%)98 (4.4%)
Total2,844 (100.0%)2,222 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership in Ridge

Of the total 5,668 dwellings in Ridge, owner-occupied units account for 5,001 (88.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 667 (11.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,00188.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units66711.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,668100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridge

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,18338.5%
2-Person Household1,73330.6%
3-Person Household74013.1%
4+ Person Household1,01217.8%
Total Housing Units5,668100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,986 (91.0%)197 (9.0%)
2-Person Household1,581 (91.2%)152 (8.8%)
3-Person Household619 (83.7%)121 (16.4%)
4+ Person Household815 (80.5%)197 (19.5%)
Total Housing Units5,001 (88.2%)667 (11.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School228 (94.2%)14 (5.8%)
High School Diploma1,605 (91.8%)144 (8.2%)
College/Associate Degree1,413 (90.5%)148 (9.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,755 (82.9%)361 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5189.1%
35 to 44 Years5499.7%
45 to 54 Years72612.8%
55 to 64 Years1,02518.1%
65 to 74 Years1,36024.0%
75 to 84 Years1,05418.6%
85 Years and Over4367.7%
Total5,668100.0%

Housing Finances in Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,001 (88.2%)$85,729
Renter-Occupied667 (11.8%)$93,047
Average5,668 (100.0%)$85,775

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000121 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (0.6%)9 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99941 (0.8%)39 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999335 (6.7%)28 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999146 (2.9%)28 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999182 (3.6%)51 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999662 (13.2%)47 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999696 (13.9%)94 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999672 (13.4%)50 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999898 (18.0%)137 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more1,219 (24.4%)184 (27.6%)
Total5,001 (100.0%)667 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30066 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49976 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799480 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999523 (10.5%)24 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,301 (26.0%)208 (31.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999551 (11.0%)150 (22.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499517 (10.3%)165 (24.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999532 (10.6%)25 (3.7%)
$3,000 or more955 (19.1%)49 (7.3%)
Total5,001 (100.0%)667 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridge

Housing Structures in Ridge

Housing Structures in Ridge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,85668.0%
Single Unit, Attached1,21421.4%
2 Unit Apartments831.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1963.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1502.6%
10 or more Apartments1572.8%
Mobile Home / Other120.2%
Total5,668100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,619 (93.9%)237 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,104 (90.9%)110 (9.1%)
2 Unit Apartments69 (83.1%)14 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments143 (73.0%)53 (27.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments45 (30.0%)105 (70.0%)
10 or more Apartments9 (5.7%)148 (94.3%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,001 (88.2%)667 (11.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room93 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms193 (3.9%)192 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,438 (48.7%)276 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,180 (23.6%)182 (27.3%)
8 or more Rooms1,097 (21.9%)17 (2.5%)
Total5,001 (100.0%)667 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas926 (18.5%)126 (18.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas79 (1.6%)8 (1.2%)
Electricity1,682 (33.6%)233 (34.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,260 (45.2%)254 (38.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels43 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (0.2%)46 (6.9%)
Total5,001 (100.0%)667 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridge

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle291 (5.8%)25 (3.7%)
1 Vehicle2,000 (40.0%)395 (59.2%)
2 Vehicles1,663 (33.3%)105 (15.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,047 (20.9%)142 (21.3%)
Total5,001 (100.0%)667 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6792,322
Median Property Value$342,500$403,800
Median Household Income$58,262$800
Monthly Housing Costs$1,088$907
Real Estate Taxes$5,757$95

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000152 (5.7%)33 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999862 (32.2%)355 (15.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,353 (50.5%)1,335 (57.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999226 (8.4%)543 (23.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99953 (2.0%)26 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (0.3%)30 (1.3%)
Total2,679 (100.0%)2,322 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00085 (3.2%)89 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999438 (16.4%)65 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (4.4%)84 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999569 (21.2%)63 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999466 (17.4%)93 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999302 (11.3%)230 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999281 (10.5%)370 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more419 (15.6%)617 (26.6%)
Total2,679 (100.0%)2,322 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x365 (13.6%)121,293 (5,223.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x255 (9.5%)348 (15.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x371 (13.9%)674 (29.0%)
4.0x or more1,662 (62.0%)517 (22.3%)
Total2,679 (100.0%)2,322 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800117 (4.4%)6 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499125 (4.7%)22 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4992,331 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,679 (100.0%)2,322 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,826 (98.3%)32 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years784 (95.3%)39 (4.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,192 (98.3%)21 (1.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,262 (97.9%)27 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,360 (94.7%)76 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,790 (96.8%)60 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,929 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,690 (98.0%)255 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,826 (98.3%)32 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen784 (95.3%)39 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,003 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,178 (98.0%)24 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,416 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,577 (90.6%)163 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over7,353 (99.1%)68 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 671 (16.3%)396 (90.6%)
6 to 18 Years258 (13.9%)1,636 (88.0%)
19 to 25 Years61 (7.4%)723 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years185 (15.2%)1,036 (85.4%)
35 to 44 Years247 (19.2%)1,117 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years240 (16.7%)1,133 (78.9%)
55 to 64 Years440 (23.8%)1,477 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,885 (97.7%)1,309 (67.9%)
75 Years and over2,075 (98.3%)1,673 (79.3%)
Total5,462 (42.2%)10,500 (81.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (3.0%)13 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years253 (10.8%)273 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years244 (28.1%)253 (23.9%)
75 Years and over347 (50.0%)421 (29.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ridge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ridge: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (3.4%)39 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years120 (13.8%)38 (3.6%)
75 Years and over177 (25.5%)95 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ridge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years80 (3.4%)57 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (6.9%)37 (3.5%)
75 Years and over56 (8.1%)64 (4.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ridge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (2.8%)13 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years108 (4.6%)73 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years63 (7.2%)5 (0.5%)
75 Years and over43 (6.2%)74 (5.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ridge: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years79 (3.4%)153 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years161 (18.5%)184 (17.4%)
75 Years and over195 (28.1%)365 (25.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ridge: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years56 (2.4%)50 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years64 (7.4%)14 (1.3%)
75 Years and over39 (5.6%)123 (8.7%)

Technology Access in Ridge

Computing Device Access in Ridge

Computing Device Access in Ridge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,38777.4%
Smartphone4,36877.1%
Tablet3,37759.6%
No Computing Device5129.0%
Total5,668100.0%

Internet Access in Ridge

Internet Access in Ridge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.3%
Broadband Home4,38977.4%
Cellular Data Only4437.8%
Satellite Internet1562.8%
No Internet75213.3%
Total5,668100.0%

Ridge Summary

Ridge, New York is a hamlet located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York. It is situated on the north shore of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City. The hamlet is bordered by the hamlets of Middle Island to the west, Coram to the north, and Brookhaven to the east.

History

Ridge was originally inhabited by the Setalcott Indians, a branch of the Algonquin tribe. The area was first settled by Europeans in the late 1600s, and the hamlet was officially established in 1703. The hamlet was named after the ridge of hills that run through the area.
In the late 1700s, Ridge was a popular destination for wealthy New Yorkers who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The area was known for its beautiful scenery and rural atmosphere.
In the early 1800s, Ridge was a major agricultural center, producing a variety of crops including potatoes, corn, and hay. The hamlet was also home to several mills, including a grist mill, a saw mill, and a paper mill.
In the late 1800s, Ridge began to experience a population boom as more and more people moved to the area. This growth was fueled by the construction of the Long Island Rail Road, which made it easier for people to commute to New York City.

Geography

Ridge is located on the north shore of Long Island, approximately 60 miles east of New York City. The hamlet is bordered by the hamlets of Middle Island to the west, Coram to the north, and Brookhaven to the east.
The terrain of Ridge is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The area is known for its beautiful scenery, with lush forests, rolling hills, and open fields. The hamlet is also home to several lakes, including Lake Ronkonkoma and Lake Panamoka.

Economy

Ridge is primarily a residential community, with most of its residents commuting to nearby towns and cities for work. The hamlet is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The hamlet is also home to several industrial parks, which provide employment opportunities for local residents. The largest employers in the area include the Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Long Island Power Authority, and the Brookhaven Town government.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ridge was 8,845. The racial makeup of the hamlet was 87.3% White, 5.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, and 4.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median household income in Ridge was $87,857, and the median family income was $97,917. The per capita income was $35,945. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line.
Ridge is a diverse community, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The hamlet is home to a large Italian-American population, as well as a growing Hispanic population. The hamlet is also home to a large Jewish community, with several synagogues located in the area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ridge?
Total Population of Ridge is 12,987.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridge?
Total Male Population of Ridge is 5,946.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridge?
Total Female Population of Ridge is 7,041.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridge?
There are 84.45 Males per 100 Females in Ridge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridge?
There are 118.42 Females per 100 Males in Ridge.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridge?
Median Population Age in Ridge is 49.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridge
Average Family Size in Ridge is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridge
Average Household Size in Ridge is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridge?
Per Capita income in Ridge is $52,442.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridge?
Median Family Income in Ridge is $114,671.
What is the Median Household income in Ridge?
Median Household Income in Ridge is $85,775.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridge?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridge is 29.1%.
Women in Ridge earn 70.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridge is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridge?
There are 6,312 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridge?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridge?
Unemployment Rate in Ridge is 4.7%.