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Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, town, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Ridgefield had 25,373 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,033 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,109 (±28). GEOID 0919063970.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,373
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,033 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,109 ±28
Median household income
$179,219
±$12,450 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$836,200
±$25,821 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$2,026
±$200 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Ridgefield and what county is it in?
Ridgefield is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 34.5 square miles of land, 726 residents per square mile in 2020.
8 places lie inside Ridgefield: Ridgefield (CDP, 7,596 in 2020), Ridgebury (CDP, 2,223 in 2020), Lakes East (CDP, 1,299 in 2020), Lakes West (CDP, 1,186 in 2020), Route 7 Gateway (CDP, 818 in 2020), West Mountain (CDP, 603 in 2020), Mamanasco Lake (CDP, 509 in 2020) and Branchville (CDP, 262 in 2020).
Ridgefield is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ridgefield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,373 people lived in Ridgefield on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 25,033 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,109 (±28).
| Measure | Ridgefield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,109±28 | 627,071 | – |
| Households | 9,194±393 | 235,379 | – |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.12 | 2.63 | – |
| Housing units | 9,587±369 | 251,530 | – |
Ridgefield's population since 2000
From 23,643 in 2000 to 25,373 in 2025: up 7.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ridgefield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ridgefield?
The median resident of Ridgefield is 45.1 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ridgefield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1±1.4 | 41.5 | – |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±2.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±1.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.5 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0%±2.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.5%±3.1 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2%±2.3 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.0%±4.1 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±0.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.6%±3.3 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.8%±2.8 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ridgefield earn?
Half of Ridgefield's 9,194 households earn less than $179,219 a year (±$12,450), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ridgefield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $179,219±$12,450 | $128,188 | – |
| Mean household income | $252,057±$19,254 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $92,891±$6,939 | $82,266 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8%±1.5 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.3%±2.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ridgefield?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Ridgefield's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $836,200 by its owner (±$25,821). The median renter pays $2,026 a month including utilities, and 46.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ridgefield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $836,200±$25,821 | $652,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $2,026±$200 | $2,110 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0%±13.0 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5%±2.7 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.5%±2.7 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,587±369 | 251,530 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±2.9 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0%±1.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6%±2.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ridgefield building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Ridgefield in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ridgefield work and get to work?
59.8% of Ridgefield's workers drive alone and 29.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Ridgefield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7%±2.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8%±3.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6%±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.7%±3.6 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min±1.8 | 30.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ridgefield?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Ridgefield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,212 (Tract 2453) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2455).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2456Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,749 | $208,611 |
| Tract 2453Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,651 | $97,212 |
| Tract 2452Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,312 | $180,240 |
| Tract 2454Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,385 | $212,100 |
| Tract 2451Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,044 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2455Western Connecticut Planning Region | 2,968 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ridgefield) · Census block assignment files
How does Ridgefield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ridgefield is the 443rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 24th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Ridgefield ranks 33rd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 24th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 115th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 167th | 303 |
| Median household income | 33rd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 39th | 303 |
| Median home value | 33rd | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 44th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 177th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 297 |
| Median age | 146th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 116th | 300 |
| Work from home | 40th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 46th | 302 |
Ridgefield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Ridgefield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ridgefield?
10 of the 57 figures for Ridgefield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ridgefield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.