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Ridgeville

South Carolina · 1,979 residents · 1.796 sq mi
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Ridgeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,979
+17%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,759
−26%since 2000
from $9,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+70%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(674)
Black58.6%(991)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(1,028)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(648)
Black63.8%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,214)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
Female
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−77.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

Ridgeville, South Carolina has about 1,979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridgeville, South Carolina earns about $32,083 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

About 4.0% 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 20.8% 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 325 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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