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Ridgetop

Tennessee · 2,155 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Ridgetop has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,466. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,155
+99%since 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
712 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 358 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ridgetop
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,466
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,770
+72%since 2000
from $19,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$985
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
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-Hispanic95.8%(1,038)
Black1.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,939)
Black1.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(66)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other1%(22)
Diversity Score15.6%(336)
Diversity Score
16
+107%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

Ridgetop, Tennessee has about 2,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ridgetop, Tennessee earns about $67,466 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 $227,900, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgetop, Tennessee?

About 25.4% 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 4.6% 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 1,026 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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