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Ridgely

Maryland · 1,611 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Ridgely has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,977. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,611
+19%since 2000
from 1,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+18%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9641K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,977
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,327
+63%since 2000
from $15,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,154)
Black12.2%(197)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(151)
Asian1.4%(23)
Other4.9%(79)
Diversity Score57%(918)
Diversity Score
57
+39%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgely, Maryland?

Ridgely, Maryland has about 1,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, Maryland?

The typical household in Ridgely, Maryland earns about $55,977 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 $186,300, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgely, Maryland?

About 13.3% 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 15.1% of people in Ridgely, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgely, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgely, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 565 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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