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Ridgely

Tennessee · 1,795 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Ridgely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,400. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,795
+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: 261
Median age
40.8
−1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,295
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,675 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,617
+12%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,431)
Black16.8%(302)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(30)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score40.7%(731)
Diversity Score
41
+1%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
13.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgely, Tennessee?

Ridgely, Tennessee has about 1,795 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgely, Tennessee earns about $24,295 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgely, Tennessee?

About 4.1% 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 23.8% 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 20 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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