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Ridgeland

Wisconsin · 258 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 $30,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−3%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+17%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142412682953221990201020202024Ridgeland
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,357
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,536
+32%since 2000
from $13,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+107%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

Ridgeland, Wisconsin has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ridgeland, Wisconsin earns about $30,357 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgeland, Wisconsin?

About 12.4% 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 29.0% 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 23 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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