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Ridgeland

Wisconsin · 262 residents (2025 est.) · 0.46 sq mi
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Ridgeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,156. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
+18%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+15%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:262 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2142412682953221990201020202024Ridgeland
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,156
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,080
+97%since 2000
from $13,257 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+34%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

Ridgeland, Wisconsin has about 313 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ridgeland, Wisconsin earns about $40,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgeland, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ridgeland, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $122,200, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgeland, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% of people in Ridgeland, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgeland, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgeland, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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