Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield: town in Connecticut
About
Ridgefield is a town located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,638 and a population density of 704 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,898 inhabitants.
The town was created 317 years ago in 1708.
Quick Facts about Ridgefield
| Population | 24,898 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Postal code | 06877 |
| Phone Area Codes | 203 |
| Area | 35 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2815,-73.4982 |
| Altitude | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1709 (317 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:07:24 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 711 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridgefield is located at 41°16'53"N 73°29'53"W (41.2814800, -73.4981800).
Ridgefield map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ridgefield
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ridgefield increased by 1.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,890 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,064 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,137 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,143 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,156 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,043 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,025 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,022 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,959 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,898 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Ridgefield
1Town Hall Ridgefield
400 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877 View details
Phone: +12034312700 | Website available
2Ridgefield Town Hall Annex
66 Prospect St, Ridgefield, CT 06877 View details
Phone: +12034312700 | Website available
People born in Ridgefield (32)
People born in Ridgefield, including illustrator and writer, costume and set designer Ian Falconer, politician Henry G. Stebbins, scholar of Native traditions Joseph Epes Brown, .
More notable people
- Phineas C. Lounsbury (American politician (1841-1925)) he was born in 10/01/1841
- Samuel Griswold Goodrich (American author (1793-1860)) he was born in 19/08/1793
- Bill Lawrence (American screenwriter, producer, and director) he was born in 26/12/1968
- David McClure (American basketball player) he was born in 01/04/1986
- Joel Abbot (American politician (1776-1826)) he was born in 17/03/1776
- Jeremiah Donovan (American politician (1857-1935)) he was born in 18/10/1857
- Nehemiah Perry (American politician (1816-1881)) he was born in 30/03/1816
- Karen Kopins (American actress and model) she was born in 10/10/1958
- Silvio Bedini (Science historian) he was born in 17/01/1917
- Abigail Goodrich Whittelsey (American editor) she was born in 29/11/1788
- Chris Winnes (American ice hockey player) he was born in 12/02/1968
- Cyrus Northrop (American academic) he was born in 30/09/1834
- Edwin O. Keeler (American mayor) he was born in 12/01/1846
- Jonathan Ingersoll (American politician) he was born in 16/04/1747
- Howard Roughan (American writer) he was born in 14/01/1966
- Joe Sposato (American racing driver) he was born in 25/05/1949
- Max Wilk (American writer) he was born in 03/07/1920
- Peggy Bacon (American artist (1895-1987)) she was born in 02/05/1895
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridgefield, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489399 | Harris School of Business-Danbury | Danbury (CT) | 06810-7857 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgefield, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ridgefield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Post Office | Ridgefield (CT) | 06877 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ridgefield, Washington city in Washington, United States with a population of 11,278 people.
- Ridgefield, New Jersey town in Connecticut with a population of 11,125 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Stratford | 51,660 | Town in Connecticut |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridgefield distances to largest Connecticut cities