 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Ridgway, Colorado, in Ouray county, is 166 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 713.
In Ridgway, about 57% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Ridgway.
In 2000, Ridgway had a median family income of $45,208. Ridgway isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Ridgway.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Ridgway residents, with $6,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Ridgway, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Ridgway, 73% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Ridgway; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.
Comparing Ridgway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Are you an official in the Ridgway government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Ridgway. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
