What is the population of Ridgway?

The population of Ridgway, PA is 3,708.

Where is Ridgway located?

Ridgway, PA is located at latitude 41.4203400 and longitude -78.7286400. It is in United States.

What is the area of Ridgway?

The area of Ridgway, PA is 2.67 km².

What is the elevation of Ridgway?

Ridgway, PA has an elevation of 435 meters (1427 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Ridgway in?

Ridgway, PA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Ridgway in?

Ridgway is in the state of Pennsylvania, United States.

What county is Ridgway, PA in?

Ridgway is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.

How has the population of Ridgway changed?

The population of Ridgway, PA has decreased from 4,078 (2010) to 3,708 (2020), a change of -9.1%.

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 202 years ago in 1823.

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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
Latitude & Longitude	41.4203,-78.7286
Altitude	4,672 feet / 1424 meters
Capital city	Ridgway is capital of Elk County
Establishment	January 01, 1824 (202 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−05:00
Local time	20:46:02 (22nd April 2026)
Density	1,389 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-9.98% (2010-2020)
Weather	69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

Ridgway is located at 41°25'13"N 78°43'43"W (41.4203400, -78.7286400).

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Weather

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Chance Rain Showers

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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

Ridgway zip code is 15853. County name: Elk, County fips: 42047

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Best Things to Do in Ridgway

1Sandy Beach Park

Rating: 4.7 (73)

6712 Laurel Mill Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States View details

Phone: +18147735625 | Website available

2Flying Dove Ranch

Rating: 4.9 (63)

Old Red Mill Dam Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States View details

Phone: +18145941598 | Website available

3Elk County Historical Society

Rating: 4.7 (17)

109 Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States View details

Phone: +18147761032 | Website available

4Irwin Run Canoe Launch

Rating: 4.7 (17)

Spring Creek Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States View details

5Umbrella Rock

Rating: 4.5 (13)

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Where to Eat in Ridgway

1Fox's Pizza Den

Rating: 4.4 (250)

144 N Broad St, Ridgway, PA 15853, United States View details

Phone: +18147762189 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ridgway, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
216454	Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois	Falls Creek (PA)	15840-3333

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgway, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Ridgway.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Ridgway Post Office	Ridgway (PA)	15853

Other places with the same name (2)

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