Ridge Spring is a town located in Saluda County South Carolina. Ridge Spring has a 2024 population of 583. Ridge Spring is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 575 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridge Spring is $71,226 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Ridge Spring is 43.8 years: 40.4 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridge Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 471 | 55.54% |
| White | 268 | 31.6% |
| Other race | 75 | 8.84% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 393 | 2.16 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.07 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 84 | 3.37 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Female | 79 | 3.1 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 23 | 4.3 | 8.7 | 91.3 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 10.53% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 18.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 11.51% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 39.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 75 | 12.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 372 | 301 | 113 |
| White | 192 | 179 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 10 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,750 | $53,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,910 | $0 | $49,071 |
| High School Graduate | $33,107 | $0 | $32,802 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,042 | $54,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,920 | $53,971 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $51,750 | $61,750 | $37,188 |
$48,920
Average Earnings
$53,971
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.36% of Ridge Spring residents speak only English, while 7.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 463 | 74 | 15.98% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 60 | 63.16% |
| Other | 75 | 56 | 74.67% |
| White | 268 | 30 | 11.19% |
| Multiple | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.71%
Male Poverty Rate
21.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridge Spring is Other, with 74.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridge Spring is White, with 11.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.14% |
| High School | 22.31% |
| Some College | 9.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
| Female Employed | 1.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $115,655 |
| Households | $38,854 | $71,226 |
| Married Families | $90,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,964 | $30,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 14.29% |
| Black | 21 | 5.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.15%
Born in Ridge Spring
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.41% of Ridge Spring residents were born in the United States, with 62.15% having been born in South Carolina. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 593 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 591 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 589 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 587 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 585 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 583 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 581 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 579 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 574 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 575 | -169 | -22.72% |
| 2019 | 744 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 743 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 742 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 741 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 741 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 739 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 740 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 733 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 738 | 0 | 0% |