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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridgeville

South Carolina · 1,690 residents · 1.796 sq mi
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Ridgeville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,690
+2%since 1990
from 1,654 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 921 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+23%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,186
+50%since 1990
from $6,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,600
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
13.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(471)
Black69.8%(1,154)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.8%(956)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(674)
Black58.6%(991)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(1,028)
Diversity Score
61
+5%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+21.5 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

Ridgeville, South Carolina has about 1,690 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ridgeville, South Carolina earns about $32,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeville, South Carolina expensive?

In Ridgeville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,600, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

About 18.9% of people in Ridgeville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeville, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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