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Ridgetop

Tennessee · 1,874 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Ridgetop has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,006. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,874
+73%since 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
619 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ridgetop
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,006
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,141
+18%since 2000
from $19,610 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,038)
Black1.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,777)
Black1.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2%(37)
Diversity Score14.1%(264)
Diversity Score
14
+87%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

Ridgetop, Tennessee has about 1,874 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgetop, Tennessee earns about $54,006 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 $170,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

About 15.9% 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 9.8% of people in Ridgetop, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgetop, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgetop, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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