62979 Ridgway, IL is a small town located in Gallatin County with a population of 1,124. It has a population density of 13 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The area around Ridgway is filled with great local businesses such as Dairy King, an ice cream shop, and Shays Café & Bistro for fine dining. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful for visitors or locals to enjoy such as horseback riding at the nearby Big Creek Stables and hunting at the nearby Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The town also offers plenty of organizations such as local churches and volunteer fire departments. For those looking to get active with sports and recreation, Ridgway has both the City Park Baseball field and local softball teams for all ages. No matter what your interests are, 62979 Ridgway has something to offer everyone!
The population in Ridgway (zip 62979) is 1,124. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ridgway (zip 62979) is 48.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ridgway (zip 62979) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ridgway (zip 62979)
- 46.9% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 25.7% are married with children
- 9.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ridgway (zip 62979)
- 95.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander