Demographics & People — Ridgway, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,247 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.5 |
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| Total Households | 643 |
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| Family Households | 255 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.94 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.16 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,072 |
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| Black or African American | 32 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 321 |
| English | 290 |
| German | 217 |
| Other groups | 110 |
| Scottish | 94 |
| Irish | 80 |
| European | 47 |
| Swedish | 43 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| Northern European | 35 |
Language
| English Only | 1,191 |
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| Spanish | 27 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,227 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 85 |
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| Population 18+ | 948 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ridgway, Colorado.
