Ridgebury Facts
| Area | 6.8 mi² |
| Population | 3,306 |
| Male Population | 1,602 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 1,704 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +26.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +4.2% |
| Median Age | 42.4 years (Male: 42.8, Female: 42) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $77,266 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.36065, -73.52429 |
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Ridgebury Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606 | 3,013 | 3,173 | 3,307 | 3,306 | 3,372 | 3,527 |
| Population Density | 381.6 / mi² | 441.2 / mi² | 464.6 / mi² | 484.2 / mi² | 484.1 / mi² | 493.8 / mi² | 516.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRidgebury Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 4.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgebury | +26.9% | +9.7% | +4.2% |
| Connecticut | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ridgebury Median Age
Median Age: 42.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgebury | 42.4 yrs | 42 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Connecticut | 40.2 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ridgebury Population Density
Population Density: 484 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgebury | 3,306 | 6.83 sq mi | 484 / mi² |
| Connecticut | 3.6 million | 5,543.5 sq mi | 654 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ridgebury Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Ridgebury Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $41,114 | $47,370 | $62,481 | $65,782 | $65,030 | $69,659 | $71,718 | $77,266 |
| Total GDP | $421.6M | $517.2M | $723.5M | $778.5M | $786.1M | $859.9M | $904M | $979.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ridgebury CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgebury | 74,604 tn | 22.57 tn | 10,924.3 tons/mi² |
| Connecticut | 65,866,800 tn | 18.17 tn | 11,881.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Ridgebury CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,604 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 22.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 10,924.3 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 49.4 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 24.2 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/82 | 2:14 PM | 3 | 97.3 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/81 | 4:49 PM | 3.8 | 82.5 km | 5,600 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/80 | 12:41 AM | 3 | 54 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/80 | 5:27 PM | 3.1 | 55.9 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/76 | 3:39 PM | 3.1 | 75.4 km | 0 m | Greater New York area, New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/74 | 7:45 PM | 3.3 | 41.9 km | 2,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 8/10/84 | 7:07 PM | 5.5 | 93.5 km | — | New York | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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