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Ridgeside

Tennessee · 390 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Ridgeside is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $288,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 97% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
Unchangedsince 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,308 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+1%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3194956728481K1990201020202024Ridgeside
2024879
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,313
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,996 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,684
+39%since 2000
from $35,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+61%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(359)
Black5.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(350)
Black6.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(78)
Diversity Score
20
+41%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
68.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeside, Tennessee?

Ridgeside, Tennessee has about 390 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeside, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgeside, Tennessee earns about $85,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeside, Tennessee expensive?

In Ridgeside, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $288,500.

How educated are people in Ridgeside, Tennessee?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeside, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeside, Tennessee?

About 1.9% of people in Ridgeside, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeside, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeside, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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