Ridgefield, WA Demographics

A map of Ridgefield's Population by Race

Ridgefield, Washington has an estimated population of 13,408, a large increase from the 10,319 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.3% 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 Washington 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 36.1% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgefield is ranked the 100th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgefield's White Population

10,322 residents of Ridgefield, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgefield is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ridgefield ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's White population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. White residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 79.2% to 77.0%.

Ridgefield is more White than neighboring Mount Vista (73.1% White), and Dollars Corner (76.5% White). Ridgefield is less White than neighboring La Center (77.5% White), Duluth (88.3% White), and Felida (84.1% White).

Ridgefield's Black Population

192 residents of Ridgefield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgefield is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ridgefield ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.0%. Black residents' share of Ridgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Ridgefield is more Black than neighboring La Center (0% Black), Duluth (0.8% Black), Felida (0.6% Black), and Dollars Corner (0% Black). Ridgefield is less Black than neighboring Mount Vista (3.9% Black).

Ridgefield's Asian Population

488 residents of Ridgefield, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgefield is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ridgefield ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Asian residents' share of Ridgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Ridgefield is more Asian than neighboring Duluth (1% Asian). Ridgefield is less Asian than neighboring La Center (10.1% Asian), Mount Vista (4.5% Asian), and Dollars Corner (8% Asian).

Ridgefield's Hispanic Population

1,383 residents of Ridgefield, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgefield is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgefield ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.3%.

Ridgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring La Center (8.9% Hispanic), Duluth (2.7% Hispanic), Felida (6.1% Hispanic), Mount Vista (8.2% Hispanic), and Dollars Corner (0% Hispanic).

Ridgefield's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Ridgefield, or 0.3% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgefield ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgefield's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.3%.

Ridgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Duluth (0% Native American/Other), Felida (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dollars Corner (0% Native American/Other). Ridgefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Vista (2.4% Native American/Other).

Ridgefield's Multiracial Population

986 residents of Ridgefield, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgefield is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgefield ranks 267th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgefield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgefield's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.4%.

Ridgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring La Center (3.3% Multiracial), Duluth (7.1% Multiracial), and Felida (5.5% Multiracial). Ridgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Vista (7.8% Multiracial), and Dollars Corner (15.5% 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.