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Ridge Spring

South Carolina · 852 residents · 1.822 sq mi
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Ridge Spring has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,500. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
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

852
+4%vs 2000
vs 823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
468 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−18%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5386607839051K1990201020202024Ridge Spring
2024842
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,482
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,982 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,785
−19%vs 2000
vs $12,083 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
73.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
2.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(279)
Black62.1%(511)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(498)
1990
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(308)
Black63.8%(544)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.7%(492)
58
−5%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 25.5 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 Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

Ridge Spring, South Carolina has about 852 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

The typical household in Ridge Spring, South Carolina earns about $18,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridge Spring, South Carolina expensive?

In Ridge Spring, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ridge Spring, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

About 25.9% of people in Ridge Spring, South Carolina 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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