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Ridgeland

South Carolina · 3,758 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 $35,962. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 14% 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 $159,500. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,758
+49%since 2000
from 2,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7672K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ridgeland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,962
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,373
+135%since 2000
from $7,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(1,270)
Black43.6%(1,640)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(726)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other2.1%(78)
Diversity Score81.9%(3,078)
Diversity Score
82
+14%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

Ridgeland, South Carolina has about 3,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridgeland, South Carolina earns about $35,962 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 $159,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeland, South Carolina?

About 14.0% 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 28.4% of people in Ridgeland, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeland, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeland, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,687 residents, a change of about 251 percent over that period.

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

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