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Ridgeville

Alabama · 112 residents · 0.821 sq mi
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Ridgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,821. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 77% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−29%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71991271551831990201020202024Ridgeville
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,821
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$8,658
−50%since 2000
from $17,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing50%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−60.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.9%
+65.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+125%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(30)
Black79.1%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(36)
Black57.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(7)
Asian1.8%(2)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score69.7%(78)
Diversity Score
70
+79%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+44.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, Alabama?

Ridgeville, Alabama has about 112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeville, Alabama?

The typical household in Ridgeville, Alabama earns about $9,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeville, Alabama expensive?

In Ridgeville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, Alabama?

About 7.8% 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 58.8% 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 62 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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