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Ridgely

Maryland · 1,046 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Ridgely has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,104. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 306 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,046
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
+8%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9641K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,104
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,091
−22%vs 2000
vs $15,581 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$399
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $452 in 2000
US average: $450
64.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.9% in 2000
35.6% rent
2.9
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,074)
Black15.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(43)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(553)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(936)
Black6.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian3.2%(33)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score25.9%(271)
26
−37%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgely, Maryland?

Ridgely, Maryland has about 1,046 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, Maryland?

The typical household in Ridgely, Maryland earns about $25,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgely, Maryland expensive?

In Ridgely, Maryland, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgely, Maryland?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgely, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgely, Maryland?

About 11.1% of people in Ridgely, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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