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Ridgeville

Alabama · 83 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 $26,250. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $105,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−47%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71991271551831990201020202024Ridgeville
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,842
+19%since 2000
from $17,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+113%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(19)
Black59%(49)
Hispanic / Latino12%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.2%(55)
Diversity Score
66
+70%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.7%
+53.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+48.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+29.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
69.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, Alabama?

Ridgeville, Alabama has about 83 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeville, Alabama?

The typical household in Ridgeville, Alabama earns about $26,250 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 $105,500.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, Alabama?

About 53.7% 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 7.0% 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 91 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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