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Ridgely

Tennessee · 1,616 residents (2025 est.) · 1.984 sq mi
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Ridgely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,300. The poverty rate of 43.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,796
+8%since 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−13%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,616 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,390
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,675 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,324
+42%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+19%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+40%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,325)
Black17.9%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(673)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,255)
Black22.3%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(117)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,027)
Diversity Score
57
+42%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgely, Tennessee?

Ridgely, Tennessee has about 1,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgely, Tennessee earns about $24,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgely, Tennessee expensive?

In Ridgely, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgely, Tennessee?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgely, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgely, Tennessee?

About 43.6% of people in Ridgely, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgely, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgely, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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