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Ridgely

Tennessee · 1,690 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 $34,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,690
+1%since 2000
from 1,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+9%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ridgely
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,675 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,741
+79%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,231)
Black20.3%(343)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(38)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.3%(57)
Diversity Score51.7%(874)
Diversity Score
52
+28%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgely, Tennessee?

Ridgely, Tennessee has about 1,690 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgely, Tennessee earns about $34,107 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 $70,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgely, Tennessee?

About 13.2% 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 36.7% of people in Ridgely, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgely, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgely, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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