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The Borough of Ridgway had a population of 3,969 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Ridgway is located at latitude 41.4203 and longitude -78.7286 in Elk County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Ridgway encompass a land area of 2.61 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Elk County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Ridgway has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,969 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,519 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,863 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,461 |
| Median Home Value | $94,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,940 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,274 (65.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 504 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,778 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 978 (55.0%) |
The table below compares Ridgway to the other 2,002 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 360 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 894 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 1590 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 1588 | 21st |
| Diversity Index | # 1236 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
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