Ridgemark, California
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Ridgemark | |
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| Location in San Benito County and the state of California Location in San Benito County and the state of California | |
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| Coordinates: 36°48′37″N 121°21′46″W / 36.81028°N 121.36278°WCoordinates: 36°48′37″N 121°21′46″W / 36.81028°N 121.36278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Benito |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp 0% |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 3,212 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 95023 |
| Area code(s) | 831 |
| FIPS code | 06-60706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853408 |
Ridgemark is a census-designated place (CDP) located adjacent to the southeastern edge of Hollister in San Benito County, California, United States. The community is a private, gated golf development with a golf course and just over 1,000 homes. Development of the community began in the early 1970s,[3] and the population had reached 3,212 at the time of the 2020 United States census.[2]
Geography
Ridgemark is located at 36°48′37″N 121°21′46″W / 36.810353°N 121.362816°W.[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all of it land.
Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ridgemark has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
Ridgemark first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.[6]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Ridgemark had a population of 3,212 and a population density of 1,249.8 inhabitants per square mile (482.6/km2).[7][8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,151 | 67.0% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 129 | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 365 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 504 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,008 | 31.4% |
The census reported that 99.9% of the population lived in households, 0.1% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. 98.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1.5% lived in rural areas.[7][9]
There were 1,265 households, out of which 27.4% included children under the age of 18, 62.1% were married-couple households, 5.1% were cohabiting couple households, 20.8% had a female householder with no partner present, and 12.1% had a male householder with no partner present. 21.3% of households were one person, and 13.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54. There were 951 families (75.2% of all households).[7][10]
The age distribution was 18.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% aged 18 to 24, 20.0% aged 25 to 44, 28.6% aged 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males age 18 and over.[7][8]
There were 1,336 housing units at an average density of 519.8 units per square mile (200.7 units/km2), of which 1,265 (94.7%) were occupied. Of these, 82.6% were owner-occupied, and 17.4% were occupied by renters. Of all housing units, 5.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%, and the rental vacancy rate was 6.0%.[7][8]
Income and poverty
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $127,117, and the per capita income was $67,897. About 4.0% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line.[11]
2010 census
The 2010 United States census[12] reported that Ridgemark had a population of 3,016. The population density was 1,173.5 inhabitants per square mile (453.1/km2). The racial makeup of Ridgemark was 2,520 (83.6%) White, 23 (0.8%) African American, 14 (0.5%) Native American, 105 (3.5%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 248 (8.2%) from other races, and 103 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 623 persons (20.7%).
The Census reported that 2,980 people (98.8% of the population) lived in households, 36 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 1,207 households, out of which 332 (27.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 780 (64.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 88 (7.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 49 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 42 (3.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 244 households (20.2%) were made up of individuals, and 141 (11.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 917 families (76.0% of all households); the average family size was 2.84.
The population was spread out, with 620 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 139 people (4.6%) aged 18 to 24, 529 people (17.5%) aged 25 to 44, 984 people (32.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 744 people (24.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
There were 1,260 housing units at an average density of 490.3 per square mile (189.3/km2), of which 1,008 (83.5%) were owner-occupied, and 199 (16.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.1%. 2,428 people (80.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 552 people (18.3%) lived in rental housing units.
Government
In the California State Legislature, Ridgemark is in Template:Representative, and in Template:Representative.[13]
In the United States House of Representatives, Ridgemark is in Template:Representative.[14]
Notes
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Ridgemark Golf and Country Club - History".
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Ridgemark, California
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs named2000CensusCA - ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ "Ridgemark CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Ridgemark CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Ridgemark CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Final Maps | California Citizens Redistricting Commission". Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ↑ Template:Cite GovTrack