Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Ridgway: County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Ridgway is a city located in the county of Elk in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,078 and a population density of 1,527 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,708 inhabitants.
The city was created 200 years ago in 1823.
Quick Facts about Ridgway
| Population : | 3,708 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Elk County |
| Postal code : | 15853 |
| Area : | 2.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,672 feet / 1424 meters |
| Capital city : | Ridgway is capital of Elk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1824 (200 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 20:36:36 (31st October 2024) |
| Density : | 1,389 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ridgway is located at 41°25'13"N 78°43'43"W (41.4203400, -78.7286400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ridgway
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ridgway decreased by 9.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,078 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,049 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,019 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,992 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,954 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,905 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,849 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,810 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,780 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,749 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,708 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ridgway
1 Sandy Beach Park
6712 Laurel Mill Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Flying Dove Ranch
Old Red Mill Dam Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Elk County Historical Society
109 Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Irwin Run Canoe Launch
Spring Creek Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Umbrella Rock
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Where ot Eat in Ridgway
1 Fox's Pizza Den
144 N Broad St, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Ridgway
College & universities near Ridgway, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216454 | Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois | Falls Creek (PA) | 15840-3333 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ridgway, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Ridgway
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgway Post Office | Ridgway (PA) | 15853 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ridgway , Colorado human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America with a population of 1,039 people.
- Ridgway , Illinois township in Gallatin County, Illinois with a population of 742 people.
Other cities in Elk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Elk County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys | 12,157 | City in Camden County, Georgia, USA |
| Lake City | 2,836 | Bourouh in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Johnsonburg | 2,264 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Grant | 687 | Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
| Benezette | 191 | Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania |
| Millstone | 75 | Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridgway distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
