Ridgeway, Ohio
Ridgeway: Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
About
Ridgeway is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 338 and a population density of 220 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 328 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Ridgeway
| Population : | 328 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 43345 |
| Area : | 1.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,060 feet / 323 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:22:23 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 214 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ridgeway is located at 40°30'50"N 83°34'22"W (40.5139400, -83.5727100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ridgeway decreased by 3.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 338 | - | census |
| 2011 | 337 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 334 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 334 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 331 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 330 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 331 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 327 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 331 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 329 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 328 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,562 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,185 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,478 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,197 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 65.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 31.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 912 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,492 |
Ridgeway zip code is 43345.
County name: Hardin, County
fips: 39065
Hale, Ridgeway, West Ridgeway
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 5,492 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,283 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $465 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $860 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 27 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,638 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 43,630 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,676 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,846 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 117 |
| 2019 total employment : | 845 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 29,329 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 549 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 35.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 340.45 |
Schools in Ridgeway
College & universities near Ridgeway, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204635 | Ohio Northern University | Ada (OH) | 45810-1599 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ridgeway, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Post offices near Ridgeway
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Post Office | Ridgeway (OH) | 43345 |
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Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 8,216 | City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States |
| Ada | 5,532 | Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States |
| Forest | 1,444 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Blanchard | 1,096 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Dunkirk | 842 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Alger | 835 | Village in the United States |
| Roundhead | 698 | Township in Hardin County, Ohio |
| Mount Victory | 603 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America |
| McGuffey | 484 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America |
