Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield, Washington | |
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Downtown Ridgefield, 2006 | |
Interactive map of Ridgefield, Washington | |
Ridgefield Ridgefield | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′03″N 122°40′19″W / 45.817571°N 122.671959°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Incorporated | August 26, 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Matt Cole |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Judy Chipman |
| • City manager | Steve Stuart |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.674 sq mi (19.876 km2) |
| • Land | 7.599 sq mi (19.681 km2) |
| • Water | 0.075 sq mi (0.193 km2) 0.98% |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,319 |
• Estimate (2024) | 15,359 |
| • Density | 1,358.0/sq mi (524.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 98642 |
| Area codes | 360 and 564 |
| FIPS code | 53-58410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410945 |
| Website | ridgefieldwa.us |
Ridgefield is a city in northern Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,319 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 15,359 in 2024.
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).