Ridgway, CO is a small town located in the Southwest part of Colorado with a population of 1,033. Despite its size, Ridgway is full of life and activities for locals and visitors alike. The town is home to many local businesses such as ‘The Store’ grocery store and the Log Cabin Restaurant which both offer delicious meals for their patrons. Year-round outdoor activities include White Water Rafting on the Uncompahgre River and hiking or biking trails at Ridgway State Park. Other local organizations in Ridgway include PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) and GECKO (Giving Every Child Knowledge of the Outdoors). Lastly, one of the most popular sporting events that occurs annually in Ridgway is the Ouray County Ice Races which bring in participants from around the country for an exciting ice racing competition.
The population in Ridgway is 1,033. There are 559 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ridgway is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ridgway is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ridgway
- 41.6% are married
- 18.1% are divorced
- 41.6% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ridgway
- 86.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander