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Ridgeland

Wisconsin · 273 residents · 0.46 sq mi
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Ridgeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+3%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142412682953221990201020202024Ridgeland
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,719
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,017
+36%since 2000
from $13,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+96%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

Ridgeland, Wisconsin has about 273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ridgeland, Wisconsin earns about $31,719 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

About 8.6% 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 4.8% 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 38 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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