Ridgewood, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 380, Ridgewood'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

Ridgewood is a small community located in Ohio, within Hamilton County. The total population is 380. It ranks as the 955th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ridgewood is 52.1 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ridgewood is $146,797. This is 106% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 82% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 10.1%. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $299,500. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Ridgewood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ridgewood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

90.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ridgewood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 187% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 42.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ridgewood, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.