Ridgeley
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia
Ridgeley is a town in Mineral County, West Virginia, with 591 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cumberland, 1.1 miles NE.
- 591residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 2,035 / sq mipopulation density
- 21502ZIP code
About Ridgeley
Ridgeley is a town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States, and part of the Cumberland Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 590 people at the 2020 census.
Ridgeley was initially known as St. Clairsville, named for Sir John St Clair, Lt Colonel and Quartermaster General for the British General Edward Braddock. St Clair accompanied Braddock on his ill-fated march on Fort Duquesne and his disastrous defeat on July 9, 1755. It was incorporated as Ridgeley on November 28, 1914, named for the former owners of the land upon which the town was built.
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Living in Ridgeley
- Median household income
- $41,477
- Median home value
- $151,800
- Median rent
- $783/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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Ridgeley had 591 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 591 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,035 per sq mi (786 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ridgeley at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mineral County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 591 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6413° N, 78.7729° W |
| ZIP code | 21502 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5468260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ridgeley
- Cumberland, MD1.1 mi NE
- Carpendale1.3 mi SW
- Wiley Ford1.9 mi S
- Bowling Green, MD2.0 mi SW
- Potomac Park, MD2.7 mi SW
- Bowmans Addition, MD3.3 mi N
- La Vale, MD3.5 mi NW
- Corriganville, MD3.9 mi N
- Cresaptown, MD4.7 mi SW
- Ellerslie, MD5.0 mi N
- Pleasant Grove, MD5.1 mi NE
- Barrelville, MD5.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeley
What county is Ridgeley in?
Ridgeley is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Ridgeley, WV?
591 people lived in Ridgeley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgeley, WV?
The ZIP code of Ridgeley is 21502.
What is the elevation of Ridgeley?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ridgeley?
Cumberland (1.1 mi), Carpendale (1.3 mi), Wiley Ford (1.9 mi), Bowling Green (2.0 mi), Potomac Park (2.7 mi).
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