Ridgefield, Washington

Ridgefield, Washington
Downtown Ridgefield, 2006
Downtown Ridgefield, 2006
Location of Ridgefield, Washington
Location of Ridgefield, Washington
Coordinates: 45°48′54″N 122°44′33″W / 45.81500°N 122.74250°W / 45.81500; -122.74250
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClark
Founded1909
IncorporatedAugust 26, 1909
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorRon Onslow[1]
 • City managerSteve Stuart[2]
Area
 • Total7.477 sq mi (19.365 km2)
 • Land7.402 sq mi (19.171 km2)
 • Water0.075 sq mi (0.193 km2)
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population
 • Total10,319
 • Estimate 
(2023)[6]
15,027
 • Density2,030/sq mi (783.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
98642
Area code(s)360 and 564
FIPS code53-58410
GNIS feature ID2410945[4]
Websiteridgefieldwa.us

Ridgefield is a city in northern Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,319 at the 2020 census,[5] and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,027.[6]

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).

  1. ^ "Ron Onslow". City of Ridgefield. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "City Manager". City of Ridgefield. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridgefield, Washington
  5. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference USCensusEst2023 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).