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Ridgeville

South Carolina · 1,672 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 $38,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,672
−1%since 2000
from 1,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,625
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,264
+1%since 2000
from $9,186 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+151%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(572)
Black59.8%(1,000)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(64)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other10.5%(176)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,228)
Diversity Score
73
+21%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
16.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
Female
19.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

Ridgeville, South Carolina has about 1,672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ridgeville, South Carolina earns about $38,625 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 $159,100, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeville, South Carolina?

About 6.6% 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 19.6% 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 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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