Ridgeway, VA Demographics

A map of Ridgeway's Population by Race

Ridgeway, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,051, a dramatic increase from the 752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.0% White, 44.6% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgeway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgeway is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ridgeway, that probability was 51.5% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgeway is ranked the 373rd most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Ridgeway was ranked the 412th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgeway's White Population

557 residents of Ridgeway, or 53.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgeway is lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Ridgeway ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's White population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. White residents' share of Ridgeway's population has decreased from 66.0% to 53.0%.

Ridgeway is more White than neighboring Martinsville (41.7% White), and Villa Heights (50.9% White). Ridgeway is less White than neighboring Horse Pasture (63.5% White), Chatmoss (62.4% White), and Stoneville (69.8% White).

Ridgeway's Black Population

469 residents of Ridgeway, or 44.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgeway is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Ridgeway ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Black population has grown by an estimated 244.9%. Black residents' share of Ridgeway's population has increased from 18.1% to 44.6%.

Ridgeway is more Black than neighboring Martinsville (43.9% Black), Horse Pasture (29.9% Black), Chatmoss (32.8% Black), Stoneville (12.4% Black), and Villa Heights (23.6% Black).

Ridgeway's Asian Population

0 residents of Ridgeway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgeway is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Ridgeway ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ridgeway's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Ridgeway is less Asian than neighboring Martinsville (2.9% Asian), and Horse Pasture (5.1% Asian).

Ridgeway's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ridgeway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgeway is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgeway ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgeway's population has decreased from 12.8% to 0.0%.

Ridgeway is less Hispanic than neighboring Martinsville (8.6% Hispanic), Horse Pasture (1% Hispanic), Chatmoss (4.9% Hispanic), Stoneville (11.9% Hispanic), and Villa Heights (23% Hispanic).

Ridgeway's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Ridgeway, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgeway is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgeway ranks 413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgeway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ridgeway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Martinsville (0.4% Native American/Other), Horse Pasture (0% Native American/Other), Chatmoss (0% Native American/Other), Stoneville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Villa Heights (0% Native American/Other).

Ridgeway's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Ridgeway, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgeway is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgeway ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgeway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Ridgeway is more Multiracial than neighboring Horse Pasture (0.5% Multiracial), and Chatmoss (0% Multiracial). Ridgeway is less Multiracial than neighboring Martinsville (2.5% Multiracial), Stoneville (5.7% Multiracial), and Villa Heights (2.5% 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.