Ridgway

Village in Gallatin County, Illinois

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Ridgway is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, with 851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 374 ft (114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Junction, 5.3 miles S.

About Ridgway

Ridgway is a village in Ridgway and North Fork Townships, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ridgway had a population of 851.

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Living in Ridgway

Median household income
$46,000
Median home value
$75,000
Median rent
$667/mo
Median age
47.2
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Ridgway, IL population

Ridgway had 851 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census851
Density967 per sq mi (373 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ridgway at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyGallatin County
TypeVillage
Population851 (2020)
Land area0.88 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates37.7979° N, 88.2606° W
ZIP code62979
Census code (GEOID)1764018

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgway

What county is Ridgway in?

Ridgway is in Gallatin County, Illinois.

What is the population of Ridgway, IL?

851 people lived in Ridgway at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ridgway, IL?

The ZIP code of Ridgway is 62979.

What is the elevation of Ridgway?

374 feet (114 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ridgway?

Junction (5.3 mi), Equality (6.1 mi), Omaha (6.8 mi), Shawneetown (7.0 mi), Old Shawneetown (9.6 mi).

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