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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 148 | 1.1% |
Black / African American | 424 | 3.3% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 992 | 7.6% |
Native / Alaskan | 23 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 11,590 | 89.2% |
Two or more Races | 414 | 3.2% |
Some other Race | 388 | 3.0% |
Total | 12,987 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
American | 819 | 6.3% |
Arab | 37 | 0.3% |
Austrian | 43 | 0.3% |
Belgian | 12 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 14 | 0.1% |
British | 163 | 1.3% |
Central American | 49 | 0.4% |
Chilean | 54 | 0.4% |
Colombian | 64 | 0.5% |
Cuban | 38 | 0.3% |
Czech | 72 | 0.5% |
Czechoslovakian | 31 | 0.2% |
Danish | 54 | 0.4% |
Dominican | 32 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 128 | 1.0% |
Eastern European | 6 | 0.1% |
Ecuadorian | 52 | 0.4% |
English | 1,186 | 9.1% |
European | 18 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 25 | 0.2% |
French | 274 | 2.1% |
French Canadian | 123 | 0.9% |
German | 2,718 | 20.9% |
Greek | 69 | 0.5% |
Guatemalan | 32 | 0.3% |
Haitian | 320 | 2.5% |
Hungarian | 53 | 0.4% |
Indian (Asian) | 122 | 0.9% |
Irish | 2,674 | 20.6% |
Iroquois | 5 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 8 | 0.1% |
Italian | 3,738 | 28.8% |
Jamaican | 14 | 0.1% |
Korean | 11 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 34 | 0.3% |
Mexican | 225 | 1.7% |
Norwegian | 166 | 1.3% |
Polish | 709 | 5.5% |
Portuguese | 62 | 0.5% |
Puerto Rican | 353 | 2.7% |
Romanian | 15 | 0.1% |
Russian | 212 | 1.6% |
Salvadoran | 17 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 31 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 83 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 150 | 1.2% |
Slovak | 15 | 0.1% |
South American | 177 | 1.4% |
Spaniard | 15 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 9 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 129 | 1.0% |
Thai | 5 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 42 | 0.3% |
Ukrainian | 53 | 0.4% |
Uruguayan | 7 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 9 | 0.1% |
Yugoslavian | 10 | 0.1% | View All 57 Rows |
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.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 18 | 0.1% |
Argentina | 7 | 0.1% |
Asia | 126 | 1.0% |
Belarus | 9 | 0.1% |
Brazil | 14 | 0.1% |
Canada | 24 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 184 | 1.4% |
Central America | 63 | 0.5% |
Chile | 54 | 0.4% |
China | 99 | 0.8% |
Colombia | 22 | 0.2% |
Dominican Republic | 11 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 99 | 0.8% |
Eastern Europe | 35 | 0.3% |
England | 12 | 0.1% |
Europe | 380 | 2.9% |
France | 31 | 0.2% |
Germany | 26 | 0.2% |
Greece | 8 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 32 | 0.3% |
Haiti | 159 | 1.2% |
India | 5 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 35 | 0.3% |
Italy | 85 | 0.6% |
Jamaica | 14 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 351 | 2.7% |
Mexico | 31 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 18 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 142 | 1.1% |
Norway | 15 | 0.1% |
Pakistan | 11 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 11 | 0.1% |
Portugal | 34 | 0.3% |
Russia | 14 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 36 | 0.3% |
South America | 104 | 0.8% |
South Central Asia | 16 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 11 | 0.1% |
Southern Europe | 127 | 1.0% |
Sweden | 17 | 0.1% |
Ukraine | 12 | 0.1% |
Uruguay | 7 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 76 | 0.6% | View All 43 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 250 (4.2%) | 158 (2.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 230 (3.9%) | 294 (4.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 266 (4.5%) | 585 (8.3%) |
15 to 19 Years | 187 (3.1%) | 467 (6.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 358 (6.0%) | 264 (3.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 292 (4.9%) | 153 (2.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 450 (7.6%) | 419 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 378 (6.4%) | 186 (2.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 342 (5.8%) | 383 (5.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 476 (8.0%) | 496 (7.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 251 (4.2%) | 213 (3.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 524 (8.8%) | 381 (5.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 379 (6.4%) | 566 (8.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 372 (6.3%) | 534 (7.6%) |
70 to 74 Years | 497 (8.4%) | 526 (7.5%) |
75 to 79 Years | 358 (6.0%) | 742 (10.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 159 (2.7%) | 299 (4.3%) |
85 Years and over | 177 (3.0%) | 375 (5.3%) |
Total | 5,946 (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.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 2,655 (85.5%) | 3.13 |
Single Male/Father | 162 (5.2%) | 2.47 |
Single Female/Mother | 290 (9.3%) | 2.77 |
Total Families | 3,107 (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.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 2,655 (46.8%) | 3.15 |
Single Male/Father | 162 (2.9%) | 2.74 |
Single Female/Mother | 290 (5.1%) | 3.59 |
Non-family | 2,561 (45.2%) | 1.16 |
Total Households | 5,668 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,183 (38.5%) |
2-Person Households | 1,368 (24.1%) | 365 (6.4%) |
3-Person Households | 727 (12.8%) | 13 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 690 (12.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 279 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 37 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 6 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,107 (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.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 27 (42.9%) | 32.0 |
35 to 50 years | 36 (57.1%) | 33.0 |
Total | 63 (100.0%) | 26.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridge
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Ridge
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 12 (19.1%) | 27.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 36 (57.1%) | 60.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 15 (23.8%) | 30.0 |
Total | 63 (100.0%) | 26.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridge
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 63 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 12,987 | $52,442 |
Median Family Income | 3,107 | $114,671 |
Mean Family Income | 3,107 | $154,069 |
Median Household Income | 5,668 | $85,775 |
Mean Household Income | 5,668 | $116,703 |
Income Deficit | 3,107 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 12,987 | 29.05% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 12,987 | 70.95¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 12,987 | 0.46 |
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%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 3,544 (54.1%) | $63,866 |
Female | 3,010 (45.9%) | $45,310 |
Total | 6,554 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 274 (7.7%) | 87 (2.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 44 (1.2%) | 164 (5.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 32 (0.9%) | 248 (8.2%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 95 (2.7%) | 106 (3.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 191 (5.4%) | 94 (3.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 53 (1.5%) | 26 (0.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 36 (1.0%) | 63 (2.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 15 (0.4%) | 57 (1.9%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 32 (0.9%) | 56 (1.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 58 (1.6%) | 36 (1.2%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 52 (1.5%) | 114 (3.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 123 (3.5%) | 234 (7.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 116 (3.3%) | 33 (1.1%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 129 (3.6%) | 173 (5.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 164 (4.6%) | 113 (3.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 155 (4.4%) | 53 (1.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 252 (7.1%) | 261 (8.7%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 186 (5.2%) | 225 (7.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 372 (10.5%) | 343 (11.4%) |
$100,000+ | 1,165 (32.9%) | 524 (17.4%) |
Total | 3,544 (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.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 37 | 1.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 22 | 0.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 50 | 1.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 59 | 1.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 205 | 6.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 429 | 13.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 460 | 14.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 625 | 20.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 497 | 16.0% |
$200,000+ | 718 | 23.1% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,454 (46.8%) | $92,130 |
3-Person Families | 760 (24.5%) | $134,643 |
4-Person Families | 635 (20.4%) | $180,353 |
5-Person Families | 215 (6.9%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 37 (1.2%) | $156,094 |
7+ Person Families | 6 (0.2%) | $0 |
Total | 3,107 (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.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 633 (20.4%) | $75,365 |
1 Earner | 829 (26.7%) | $86,528 |
2 Earners | 1,149 (37.0%) | $180,397 |
3+ Earners | 496 (16.0%) | $198,092 |
Total | 3,107 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 159 | 2.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 79 | 1.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 538 | 9.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 232 | 4.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 708 | 12.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 788 | 13.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 720 | 12.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,037 | 18.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 612 | 10.8% |
$200,000+ | 788 | 13.9% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 49 (0.9%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,018 (18.0%) | $129,643 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,751 (30.9%) | $119,792 |
65+ Years | 2,850 (50.3%) | $51,237 |
Total | 5,668 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.7%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (48.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 17 (4.6%) | 25 (4.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.2%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 21 (15.6%) | 6 (2.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 50 (12.6%) | 55 (13.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 6 (0.8%) | 8 (1.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 4 (0.5%) | 48 (6.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 46 (5.1%) | 27 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 84 (9.7%) | 51 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (3.2%) | 86 (6.1%) |
Total | 263 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 250 (100.0%) | 142 (97.3%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (51.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 352 (95.4%) | 535 (95.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 125 (100.0%) | 217 (97.8%) |
15 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 114 (84.4%) | 288 (98.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 348 (87.4%) | 340 (86.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 729 (98.3%) | 572 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 714 (99.2%) | 561 (98.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 723 (99.5%) | 661 (93.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 857 (94.9%) | 920 (97.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 785 (90.3%) | 1,009 (95.2%) |
75 Years and over | 672 (96.8%) | 1,330 (93.9%) |
Total | 5,678 (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.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,627 (98.3%) | 28 (1.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 889 (97.7%) | 21 (2.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total | 2,600 (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.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14 (30.4%) | 17 (10.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 14 (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.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 28 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 21 (2.3%) | 31 (14.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 55 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 2,939 | 49.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 491 | 8.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 224 | 3.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 729 | 12.3% |
Local Government Employees | 722 | 12.2% |
State Government Employees | 518 | 8.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 280 | 4.7% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 5,903 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 352 (58.5%) | 16 (4.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 555 (89.2%) | 107 (19.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 438 (98.4%) | 18 (4.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 795 (91.5%) | 30 (3.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,036 (80.4%) | 18 (1.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,160 (80.8%) | 45 (3.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 771 (85.2%) | 32 (4.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 614 (65.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 527 (27.3%) | 28 (5.3%) |
75 Years and over | 68 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,312 (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.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 81 (30.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,104 (72.7%) | 62 (4.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,298 (80.5%) | 60 (3.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,335 (93.8%) | 52 (2.1%) |
Total | 4,817 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 475 (68.3%) | 220 (31.7%) |
Business & Financial | 315 (70.3%) | 133 (29.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 260 (76.0%) | 82 (24.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 56 (78.9%) | 15 (21.1%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 92 (91.1%) | 9 (8.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 112 (65.9%) | 58 (34.1%) |
Community & Social Service | 248 (25.4%) | 730 (74.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 24 (22.0%) | 85 (78.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 18 (35.3%) | 33 (64.7%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 160 (21.2%) | 595 (78.8%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 46 (73.0%) | 17 (27.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 94 (25.1%) | 280 (74.9%) |
Health Technologists | 70 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 23 (11.2%) | 182 (88.8%) |
Security & Protection | 111 (68.9%) | 50 (31.1%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Law Enforcement | 89 (72.4%) | 34 (27.6%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 114 (38.5%) | 182 (61.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 59 (65.6%) | 31 (34.4%) |
Personal Care & Service | 156 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 433 (75.3%) | 142 (24.7%) |
Office & Administration | 182 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 312 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 207 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 85 (72.7%) | 32 (27.4%) |
Transportation | 132 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 75 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 588 (85.7%) | 98 (14.3%) |
Manufacturing | 312 (90.2%) | 34 (9.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 84 (64.6%) | 46 (35.4%) |
Retail Trade | 374 (68.6%) | 171 (31.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 82 (49.7%) | 83 (50.3%) |
Utilities | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 38 (57.6%) | 28 (42.4%) |
Finance & Insurance | 105 (58.7%) | 74 (41.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 40 (65.6%) | 21 (34.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 383 (67.1%) | 188 (32.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 106 (71.1%) | 43 (28.9%) |
Educational Services | 258 (23.9%) | 821 (76.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 158 (19.2%) | 666 (80.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 118 (76.1%) | 37 (23.9%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 161 (44.5%) | 201 (55.5%) |
Public Administration | 217 (70.7%) | 90 (29.3%) |
Total | 3,281 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 104 | 3.8% |
Kindergarten | 33 | 1.2% |
Elementary School | 467 | 16.9% |
Middle School | 763 | 27.7% |
High School | 553 | 20.0% |
College / Undergraduate | 504 | 18.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 335 | 12.1% |
Total | 2,759 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 47 (50.5%) | 46 (49.5%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 468 (91.8%) | 42 (8.2%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 806 (98.8%) | 10 (1.2%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 480 (99.8%) | 1 (0.2%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 157 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 294 (88.3%) | 39 (11.7%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 172 (66.7%) | 86 (33.3%) |
35 Years and over | 89 (80.2%) | 22 (19.8%) |
Total | 2,513 (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.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 210 | 6.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 289 | 8.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 185 | 5.3% |
Psychology | 229 | 6.5% |
Social Sciences | 226 | 6.4% |
Engineering | 309 | 8.8% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 66 | 1.9% |
Science & Technology | 238 | 6.8% |
Business | 562 | 16.0% |
Education | 428 | 12.2% |
Literature & Languages | 73 | 2.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 148 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 152 | 4.3% |
Communications | 158 | 4.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 242 | 6.9% |
Total | 3,515 | 100.0% |
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%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 30 (0.9%) | 43 (1.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 497 (15.2%) | 356 (13.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,296 (39.6%) | 967 (36.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,020 (31.2%) | 790 (30.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 291 (8.9%) | 295 (11.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 138 (4.2%) | 167 (6.4%) |
Total | 3,272 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 233 | 4.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 271 | 5.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 588 | 11.6% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 416 | 8.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 546 | 10.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 257 | 5.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 764 | 15.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 339 | 6.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 264 | 5.2% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 474 | 9.4% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 617 | 12.2% |
90 or more Minutes | 297 | 5.9% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 165 (5.8%) | 68 (3.1%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 104 (3.7%) | 167 (7.5%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 339 (11.9%) | 249 (11.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 260 (9.1%) | 156 (7.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 298 (10.5%) | 248 (11.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 109 (3.8%) | 148 (6.7%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 353 (12.4%) | 411 (18.5%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 180 (6.3%) | 159 (7.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 106 (3.7%) | 158 (7.1%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 356 (12.5%) | 118 (5.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 411 (14.4%) | 206 (9.3%) |
90 or more Minutes | 163 (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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 201 (7.1%) | 146 (6.6%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 31 (1.1%) | 16 (0.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 7 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 315 (11.1%) | 83 (3.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 468 (16.5%) | 316 (14.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 154 (5.4%) | 91 (4.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 228 (8.0%) | 330 (14.8%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 535 (18.8%) | 485 (21.8%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 189 (6.7%) | 125 (5.6%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 213 (7.5%) | 322 (14.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 119 (4.2%) | 54 (2.4%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (0.5%) | 10 (0.4%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 267 (9.4%) | 146 (6.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 103 (3.6%) | 98 (4.4%) |
Total | 2,844 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,001 | 88.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 667 | 11.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,668 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ridge
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,183 | 38.5% |
2-Person Household | 1,733 | 30.6% |
3-Person Household | 740 | 13.1% |
4+ Person Household | 1,012 | 17.8% |
Total Housing Units | 5,668 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridge
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,986 (91.0%) | 197 (9.0%) |
2-Person Household | 1,581 (91.2%) | 152 (8.8%) |
3-Person Household | 619 (83.7%) | 121 (16.4%) |
4+ Person Household | 815 (80.5%) | 197 (19.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 5,001 (88.2%) | 667 (11.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridge
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 228 (94.2%) | 14 (5.8%) |
High School Diploma | 1,605 (91.8%) | 144 (8.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,413 (90.5%) | 148 (9.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,755 (82.9%) | 361 (17.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridge
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 518 | 9.1% |
35 to 44 Years | 549 | 9.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 726 | 12.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,025 | 18.1% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,360 | 24.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,054 | 18.6% |
85 Years and Over | 436 | 7.7% |
Total | 5,668 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ridge
Median Income by Occupancy in Ridge
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 5,001 (88.2%) | $85,729 |
Renter-Occupied | 667 (11.8%) | $93,047 |
Average | 5,668 (100.0%) | $85,775 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridge
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 121 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 29 (0.6%) | 9 (1.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 41 (0.8%) | 39 (5.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 335 (6.7%) | 28 (4.2%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 146 (2.9%) | 28 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 182 (3.6%) | 51 (7.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 662 (13.2%) | 47 (7.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 696 (13.9%) | 94 (14.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 672 (13.4%) | 50 (7.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 898 (18.0%) | 137 (20.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,219 (24.4%) | 184 (27.6%) |
Total | 5,001 (100.0%) | 667 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridge
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 66 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 76 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 480 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 523 (10.5%) | 24 (3.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,301 (26.0%) | 208 (31.2%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 551 (11.0%) | 150 (22.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 517 (10.3%) | 165 (24.7%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 532 (10.6%) | 25 (3.7%) |
$3,000 or more | 955 (19.1%) | 49 (7.3%) |
Total | 5,001 (100.0%) | 667 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridge
Housing Structures in Ridge
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,856 | 68.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,214 | 21.4% |
2 Unit Apartments | 83 | 1.5% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 196 | 3.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 150 | 2.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 157 | 2.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Total | 5,668 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridge
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,619 (93.9%) | 237 (6.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,104 (90.9%) | 110 (9.1%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 69 (83.1%) | 14 (16.9%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 143 (73.0%) | 53 (27.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 45 (30.0%) | 105 (70.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 9 (5.7%) | 148 (94.3%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,001 (88.2%) | 667 (11.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridge
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 93 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 193 (3.9%) | 192 (28.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 2,438 (48.7%) | 276 (41.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,180 (23.6%) | 182 (27.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,097 (21.9%) | 17 (2.5%) |
Total | 5,001 (100.0%) | 667 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridge
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 926 (18.5%) | 126 (18.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 79 (1.6%) | 8 (1.2%) |
Electricity | 1,682 (33.6%) | 233 (34.9%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 2,260 (45.2%) | 254 (38.1%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 43 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 11 (0.2%) | 46 (6.9%) |
Total | 5,001 (100.0%) | 667 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ridge
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 291 (5.8%) | 25 (3.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 2,000 (40.0%) | 395 (59.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,663 (33.3%) | 105 (15.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,047 (20.9%) | 142 (21.3%) |
Total | 5,001 (100.0%) | 667 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridge
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridge
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,679 | 2,322 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 152 (5.7%) | 33 (1.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 25 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 862 (32.2%) | 355 (15.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 1,353 (50.5%) | 1,335 (57.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 226 (8.4%) | 543 (23.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 53 (2.0%) | 26 (1.1%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 8 (0.3%) | 30 (1.3%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,322 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridge
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 85 (3.2%) | 89 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 438 (16.4%) | 65 (2.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 119 (4.4%) | 84 (3.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 569 (21.2%) | 63 (2.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 466 (17.4%) | 93 (4.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 302 (11.3%) | 230 (9.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 281 (10.5%) | 370 (15.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 419 (15.6%) | 617 (26.6%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,322 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridge
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 365 (13.6%) | 121,293 (5,223.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 255 (9.5%) | 348 (15.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 371 (13.9%) | 674 (29.0%) |
4.0x or more | 1,662 (62.0%) | 517 (22.3%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,322 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridge
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 117 (4.4%) | 6 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 125 (4.7%) | 22 (0.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,331 (87.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,679 (100.0%) | 2,322 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ridge
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 437 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,826 (98.3%) | 32 (1.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 784 (95.3%) | 39 (4.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,192 (98.3%) | 21 (1.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,262 (97.9%) | 27 (2.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,360 (94.7%) | 76 (5.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,790 (96.8%) | 60 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,929 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 2,110 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12,690 (98.0%) | 255 (2.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridge
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 437 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,826 (98.3%) | 32 (1.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 784 (95.3%) | 39 (4.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridge
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,003 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,178 (98.0%) | 24 (2.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,416 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,577 (90.6%) | 163 (9.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 7,353 (99.1%) | 68 (0.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridge
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 71 (16.3%) | 396 (90.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 258 (13.9%) | 1,636 (88.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 61 (7.4%) | 723 (87.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 185 (15.2%) | 1,036 (85.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 247 (19.2%) | 1,117 (86.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 240 (16.7%) | 1,133 (78.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 440 (23.8%) | 1,477 (79.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,885 (97.7%) | 1,309 (67.9%) |
75 Years and over | 2,075 (98.3%) | 1,673 (79.3%) |
Total | 5,462 (42.2%) | 10,500 (81.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridge
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 13 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 33 (3.0%) | 13 (1.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 253 (10.8%) | 273 (12.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 244 (28.1%) | 253 (23.9%) |
75 Years and over | 347 (50.0%) | 421 (29.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ridge
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 79 (3.4%) | 39 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 120 (13.8%) | 38 (3.6%) |
75 Years and over | 177 (25.5%) | 95 (6.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 80 (3.4%) | 57 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 60 (6.9%) | 37 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 56 (8.1%) | 64 (4.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 13 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 31 (2.8%) | 13 (1.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 108 (4.6%) | 73 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 63 (7.2%) | 5 (0.5%) |
75 Years and over | 43 (6.2%) | 74 (5.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 79 (3.4%) | 153 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 161 (18.5%) | 184 (17.4%) |
75 Years and over | 195 (28.1%) | 365 (25.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 19 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 56 (2.4%) | 50 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 64 (7.4%) | 14 (1.3%) |
75 Years and over | 39 (5.6%) | 123 (8.7%) |
Technology Access in Ridge
Computing Device Access in Ridge
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,387 | 77.4% |
Smartphone | 4,368 | 77.1% |
Tablet | 3,377 | 59.6% |
No Computing Device | 512 | 9.0% |
Total | 5,668 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ridge
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 14 | 0.3% |
Broadband Home | 4,389 | 77.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 443 | 7.8% |
Satellite Internet | 156 | 2.8% |
No Internet | 752 | 13.3% |
Total | 5,668 | 100.0% |
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%.