Ridgefield Cdp, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 7212 people, 2933 households, and 1995 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 1125.2 people per square mile (434.44/km˛), making its Connecticut's 74th most densely populated census designated place. There were 3078 housing units at an average density of 480.2 per square mile (185.41/km˛). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the census designated place the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 117 females. The median age of the census designated place's population was 40.6 years, The median age of males was 39.7 years, for females the median age was 41.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 6889 White, 39 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 176 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 62 from two or more races and 37 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $81179, making it the ninth wealthiest census designated place by median household income among the Connecticut. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $127327, it is the third highest census designated place by median family income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The per capita income for the census designated place was $46843, it is sixth wealthiest census designated place by per capita income in Connecticut. The median income was $45637, Males had a median income of $71029 versus $32866 for females.
In 2000, 1946 pupils and students, of which 992 are male and 954 are female, 26.98% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 204 nursery or pri school, 99 kindergarten, 916 elementary school, 481 high school and 246 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 82951 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 82951 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 83066 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 83081 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 83458 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 83483 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 83341 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 83321 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 83235 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 83074 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 83185 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 137 | 67 | 204 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 69 | 99 |
| Elementary school | 487 | 429 | 916 |
| High school | 237 | 244 | 481 |
| College or graduate school | 101 | 145 | 246 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield CDP, Connecticut | $81179 | $127327 | $46843 |
| Fairfield County, Connecticut | $65249 | $77690 | $38350 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |