Ridgebury, CT Demographics

A map of Ridgebury's Population by Race

Ridgebury, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,060, a decrease from the 2,223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 6.5% Asian, 3.6% Native American/Other, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgebury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgebury has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ridgebury, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 28.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgebury is ranked the 117th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ridgebury was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgebury's White Population

1,735 residents of Ridgebury, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgebury is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ridgebury ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Ridgebury's population has increased from 80.7% to 84.2%.

Ridgebury is more White than neighboring West Mountain (73.4% White). Ridgebury is less White than neighboring Lakes West (85.4% White), Mamanasco Lake (99% White), Lakes East (86.1% White), and Peach Lake (89.6% White).

Ridgebury's Black Population

0 residents of Ridgebury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgebury is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Ridgebury ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ridgebury's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Ridgebury is less Black than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0.4% Black), and Lakes East (1.3% Black).

Ridgebury's Asian Population

134 residents of Ridgebury, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgebury is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Ridgebury ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. Asian residents' share of Ridgebury's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.5%.

Ridgebury is more Asian than neighboring Lakes West (2.3% Asian), Mamanasco Lake (0.6% Asian), Lakes East (1.5% Asian), Peach Lake (2.6% Asian), and West Mountain (0% Asian).

Ridgebury's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Ridgebury, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgebury is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgebury ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgebury's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.3%.

Ridgebury is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakes West (2.2% Hispanic), Mamanasco Lake (0% Hispanic), and Lakes East (0.6% Hispanic). Ridgebury is less Hispanic than neighboring Peach Lake (5.7% Hispanic), and West Mountain (15% Hispanic).

Ridgebury's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Ridgebury, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgebury is slightly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgebury ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 469.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgebury's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.6%.

Ridgebury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakes West (0.8% Native American/Other), Mamanasco Lake (0% Native American/Other), Lakes East (0% Native American/Other), Peach Lake (0% Native American/Other), and West Mountain (0% Native American/Other).

Ridgebury's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Ridgebury, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgebury is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgebury ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgebury's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgebury's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.3%.

Ridgebury is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Multiracial), and Peach Lake (2.1% Multiracial). Ridgebury is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakes West (9.4% Multiracial), Lakes East (10.6% Multiracial), and West Mountain (11.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.