Ridgefield, CT Demographics

A map of Ridgefield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,668	6,423	81.3%	84.6%
Hispanic	846	426	12.1%	5.6%
Black	337	63	4.8%	0.8%
Multiracial	88	254	1.3%	3.3%
Asian	31	367	0.4%	4.8%
Native American/Other	0	63	0.0%	0.8%

Ridgefield, Connecticut has an estimated population of 6,970, a decrease from the 7,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgefield has become more 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 Ridgefield, that probability was 27.8% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgefield is ranked the 52nd 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). Ridgefield was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgefield's White Population

5,668 residents of Ridgefield, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgefield is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ridgefield ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 84.6% to 81.3%.

Ridgefield is more White than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (54% White), and West Mountain (73.4% White). Ridgefield is less White than neighboring Branchville (100% White), Topstone (100% White), and Mamanasco Lake (99% White).

Ridgefield's Black Population

337 residents of Ridgefield, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgefield is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Ridgefield ranks 168th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 434.9%. Black residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.8%.

Ridgefield is more Black than neighboring West Mountain (0% Black), Branchville (0% Black), Topstone (0% Black), and Mamanasco Lake (0.4% Black). Ridgefield is less Black than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (9.1% Black).

Ridgefield's Asian Population

31 residents of Ridgefield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgefield is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Ridgefield ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.6%. Asian residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.4%.

Ridgefield is more Asian than neighboring West Mountain (0% Asian), Branchville (0% Asian), and Topstone (0% Asian). Ridgefield is less Asian than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (6.8% Asian), and Mamanasco Lake (0.6% Asian).

Ridgefield's Hispanic Population

846 residents of Ridgefield, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgefield is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgefield ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 98.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 5.6% to 12.1%.

Ridgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Branchville (0% Hispanic), Topstone (0% Hispanic), and Mamanasco Lake (0% Hispanic). Ridgefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (27.5% Hispanic), and West Mountain (15% Hispanic).

Ridgefield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ridgefield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgefield is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgefield ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Ridgefield's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Ridgefield, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgefield is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgefield ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.3%.

Ridgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Branchville (0% Multiracial), Topstone (0% Multiracial), and Mamanasco Lake (0% Multiracial). Ridgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Route 7 Gateway (2.6% 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.