Park Ridge, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 626, Park Ridge'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

Park Ridge is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Portage County. The total population is 626. It ranks as the 489th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Park Ridge is 45.9 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Park Ridge is $96,750. This is 25% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $287,800. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Park Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

66.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Park Ridge in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 99% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 31.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Park Ridge, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.