Ridgeway, WI Demographics

A map of Ridgeway's Population by Race

Ridgeway, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 594, a decrease from the 624 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 21.6% in 2020 and 18.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgeway is ranked the 497th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgeway's White Population

536 residents of Ridgeway, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgeway is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Ridgeway ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Ridgeway's population has increased from 88.3% to 90.2%.

Ridgeway is more White than neighboring Hollandale (84.4% White). Ridgeway is less White than neighboring Barneveld (91.9% White), Dodgeville (91% White), Blue Mounds (95.8% White), and Arena (93% White).

Ridgeway's Black Population

0 residents of Ridgeway, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgeway is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Ridgeway ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ridgeway's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Ridgeway is less Black than neighboring Barneveld (0.4% Black), Dodgeville (1.8% Black), Blue Mounds (0.3% Black), and Arena (1.1% Black).

Ridgeway's Asian Population

5 residents of Ridgeway, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgeway is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ridgeway ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Ridgeway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ridgeway is more Asian than neighboring Barneveld (0.3% Asian), Blue Mounds (0.3% Asian), and Arena (0.3% Asian). Ridgeway is less Asian than neighboring Hollandale (4.6% Asian), and Dodgeville (2.1% Asian).

Ridgeway's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Ridgeway, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgeway is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgeway ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgeway's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

Ridgeway is more Hispanic than neighboring Barneveld (1.6% Hispanic), Dodgeville (2.3% Hispanic), Blue Mounds (0.5% Hispanic), and Arena (0.9% Hispanic). Ridgeway is less Hispanic than neighboring Hollandale (11% Hispanic).

Ridgeway's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Ridgeway, or 1.5% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgeway ranks 164th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgeway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Ridgeway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barneveld (0% Native American/Other), Hollandale (0% Native American/Other), Dodgeville (0.6% Native American/Other), Blue Mounds (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arena (1.4% Native American/Other).

Ridgeway's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Ridgeway, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgeway is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgeway ranks 576th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgeway's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Ridgeway is more Multiracial than neighboring Hollandale (0% Multiracial). Ridgeway is less Multiracial than neighboring Barneveld (5.8% Multiracial), Dodgeville (2.2% Multiracial), Blue Mounds (2.8% Multiracial), and Arena (3.3% 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.