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Ridgway, CO


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Ridgway, Colorado

Ridgway, Colorado, in Ouray county, is 166 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 713.

The People and Families of Ridgway

In Ridgway, about 57% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Ridgway.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Ridgway Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Ridgway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRidgway Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ridgway College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 8%Ridgway Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Ridgway Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ridgway, CO

Comparing Ridgway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population36
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents13
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