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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ridgeland

South Carolina · 1,071 residents · 48.34 sq mi
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Ridgeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,029. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 1,447 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,500. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,071
−57%vs 2000
vs 2,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
−57%vs 2000
vs 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7672K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ridgeland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,029
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,679 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,962
+35%vs 2000
vs $7,394 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $454 in 2000
US average: $450
56.0%
+10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.5% in 2000
44.0% rent
2.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,061)
Black48.8%(1,230)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(192)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(1,802)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(868)
Black17.9%(192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.8%(426)
40
−44%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

Ridgeland, South Carolina has about 1,071 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

The typical household in Ridgeland, South Carolina earns about $16,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeland, South Carolina expensive?

In Ridgeland, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $42,500, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeland, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

About 21.5% of people in Ridgeland, 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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