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Ridgeville

Alabama · 83 residents (2025 est.) · 0.82 sq mi
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Ridgeville is a city of 130 people in Alabama. Owners hold 98% of the housing stock. 28.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,300. The median age is 33.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

130
−18%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
83 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
158 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 162 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.7
−22%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.82 sq mi
Population, 19902024
719912715518319902000201020202024Ridgeville
2024130
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.5%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3434.6%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.7%(10)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.7%(23)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,338
+28%since 2000
from $17,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
28.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.486
+11%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$78,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
98.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
1.5% rent
18.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.97 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.11 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
47.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(30)
Black79.1%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(2)
Black73.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.2%(21)
53
+75%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.5%(11)
Ancestry
Irish8.5%(11)
German1.5%(2)
Section 05

Education

26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+44.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.8 min
+116%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
66.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
15.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
55.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
8.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2013
from 24.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.4%
+38.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(29)
Married52.9%(36)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.4%(3)
Women 15+
Never married59.7%(37)
Married30.6%(19)
Widowed8.1%(5)
Divorced1.6%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2013
from 24.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
55.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
27.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
57.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Ridgeville, Alabama?

Ridgeville, Alabama has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ridgeville, Alabama expensive?

In Ridgeville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $78,300.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, Alabama?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeville, Alabama?

About 28.5% of people in Ridgeville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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