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 316 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 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1709 (316 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:11:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 711 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ridgefield is located at 41°16'53"N 73°29'53"W (41.2814800, -73.4981800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ridgefield
Demographics
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 |
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Ridgefield
College & universities near Ridgefield, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489399 | Harris School of Business-Danbury | Danbury (CT) | 06810-7857 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ridgefield, CT
| 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 |
Post offices near Ridgefield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Post Office | Ridgefield (CT) | 06877 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- 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
