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Ridge Spring

South Carolina · 579 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 $33,958. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 244 residents. Median home value is $49,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−30%since 2000
from 823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+28%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5386607839051K1990201020202024Ridge Spring
2024842
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,958
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,480
+144%since 2000
from $12,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(224)
Black54.7%(317)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66%(382)
Diversity Score
66
+9%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

Ridge Spring, South Carolina has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridge Spring, South Carolina earns about $33,958 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 $49,800, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Ridge Spring, South Carolina?

About 29.6% 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 17.3% of people in Ridge Spring, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridge Spring, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridge Spring, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 273 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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