Ridgefield

City in Clark County, Washington

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Ridgefield is a city in Clark County, Washington, with 10,319 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Duluth, 2.6 miles SE.

About Ridgefield

Ridgefield is a city in northern Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,319 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 16,132 in 2025.

Located within the Portland metropolitan area, Ridgefield is notable for the significant Native American history and connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is also the headquarters of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a primary reserve for migrating waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, and the home of the Ridgefield High School "Spudders" (reflecting the area's potato-farming heritage).

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Median household income
$116,389
Median home value
$613,500
Median rent
$2,335/mo
Median age
35.7
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Ridgefield, WA population

Ridgefield had 10,319 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,319
Density1,353 per sq mi (523 per km²)

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

Ridgefield at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyClark County
TypeCity
Population10,319 (2020)
Land area7.63 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates45.8176° N, 122.6720° W
ZIP code98642
Official websiteridgefieldwa.us
Census code (GEOID)5358410

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield

What county is Ridgefield in?

Ridgefield is in Clark County, Washington.

What is the population of Ridgefield, WA?

10,319 people lived in Ridgefield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ridgefield, WA?

The ZIP code of Ridgefield is 98642.

What is the elevation of Ridgefield?

112 feet (34 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ridgefield?

Duluth (2.6 mi), La Center (3.0 mi), Dollars Corner (4.3 mi), Cherry Grove (4.7 mi), Mount Vista (5.9 mi).

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