Ridgeway, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 315, Ridgeway's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ridgeway is a small community located in Iowa, within Winneshiek County. The total population is 315. It ranks as the 590th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ridgeway is 23.9 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Ridgeway has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ridgeway is $61,607. This is 18% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $152,100. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Ridgeway is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ridgeway is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.1% vs 7.3%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ridgeway, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.