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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ridgetop

Tennessee · 1,083 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Ridgetop is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,381. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $110,000. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,083
−4%since 1990
from 1,129 in 1990
1990 – 2025
358 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 373 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+9%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9431K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ridgetop
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,381
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,610
+52%since 1990
from $12,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$705
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.2% in 1990
13.5% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,110)
Black1.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,038)
Black1.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score7.5%(82)
8
+82%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

Ridgetop, Tennessee has about 1,083 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgetop, Tennessee earns about $52,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgetop, Tennessee expensive?

In Ridgetop, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgetop, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

About 4.5% of people in Ridgetop, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgetop, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgetop, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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