Ridgeway, Alaska Facts
| Area | 17.6 mi² |
| Population | 1,845 |
| Male Population | 951 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 894 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -7.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.5% |
| Median Age | 41.3 years (Male: 40.3, Female: 42) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $74,732 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.53194, -151.08528 |
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Ridgeway, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,989 | 1,744 | 1,836 | 2,133 | 1,845 | 2,049 | 2,289 |
| Population Density | 112.8 / mi² | 98.9 / mi² | 104.1 / mi² | 120.9 / mi² | 104.6 / mi² | 116.2 / mi² | 129.8 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRidgeway, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway, Alaska | -7.2% | +5.8% | +0.5% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ridgeway, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 41.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway, Alaska | 41.3 yrs | 42 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ridgeway, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 105 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway, Alaska | 1,845 | 17.64 sq mi | 105 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / 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
Ridgeway, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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
Ridgeway, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $71,499 | $68,436 | $86,917 | $87,157 | $85,765 | $80,949 | $84,264 | $74,732 |
| Total GDP | $45.9M | $48.5M | $64.5M | $68.4M | $71.6M | $69.8M | $73.9M | $68.5M |
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
Ridgeway, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway, Alaska | 37,482 tn | 20.32 tn | 2,124.8 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 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
Ridgeway, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 37,482 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 20.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 2,124.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/3/19 | 10:34 PM | 3 | 27.4 km | 61,900 m | 6km S of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/19 | 10:29 PM | 4.7 | 26 km | 61,000 m | 4km S of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/19 | 11:52 PM | 4.2 | 29.9 km | 51,400 m | 23km ESE of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/10/17 | 3:39 PM | 3 | 31.3 km | 60,700 m | 21km SE of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 9:05 PM | 4.1 | 17.9 km | 67,600 m | 3km ESE of Nikiski, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/17 | 9:05 PM | 4.1 | 17.9 km | 68,100 m | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/17 | 11:42 PM | 3.8 | 30.1 km | 64,800 m | 21km ESE of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/16 | 6:35 PM | 3.1 | 15.3 km | 66,300 m | 11km ESE of Soldotna, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/16 | 11:26 AM | 3.2 | 26.8 km | 63,700 m | 6km SSE of Cohoe, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/16 | 3:21 PM | 3 | 27.3 km | 65,800 m | 22km SSE of Soldotna, Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ridgeway, Alaska
Ridgeway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census, the population was 1,932.
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