Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ridgeway, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

315

Median Agei

23.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%249

Hispanic/Latino

19%60

Two or More

1.3%4

Asian

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%1

High School Diploma

38.5%55

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%17

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%22

Associate's Degree

9.8%14

Bachelor's Degree

14%20

Master's Degree

3.5%5

Professional Degree

0.7%1

Doctorate

0.7%1

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,100

Median Renti

$650

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.6%69

Renter-Occupied

50.4%70

Total Units

139

Homeownership

49.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%2

$50K–$100K

15.9%11

$100K–$150K

30.4%21

$150K–$200K

17.4%12

$200K–$300K

29%20

$300K–$500K

4.3%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%3

2000–2009

3.6%5

1990–1999

21.6%30

1980–1989

7.2%10

1970–1979

18%25

1960–1969

1.4%2

1950–1959

7.2%10

1940–1949

6.5%9

1939 or earlier

32.4%45

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%82

Electricity

36%50

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%6

Wood

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,607

Mean Household Incomei

$69,978

Per Capita Incomei

$29,009

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

190

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%1

$10K–$15K

0.7%1

$15K–$20K

0.7%1

$20K–$25K

12.2%17

$25K–$30K

0.7%1

$30K–$35K

12.9%18

$35K–$40K

6.5%9

$40K–$45K

2.9%4

$45K–$50K

2.9%4

$50K–$60K

6.5%9

$60K–$75K

17.3%24

$75K–$100K

11.5%16

$100K–$125K

10.1%14

$125K–$150K

11.5%16

$150K–$200K

2.2%3

$200K+

0.7%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

206.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

181

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

181

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.7%Insured

0.3%Uninsured