Ridgeland is a town located in Jasper County South Carolina. Ridgeland has a 2024 population of 3,751. Ridgeland is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeland is $67,361 with a poverty rate of 20.8%. The median age in Ridgeland is 32.9 years: 34.9 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,756 | 46.75% |
| White | 1,151 | 30.64% |
| Other race | 600 | 15.97% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 93 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.37% |
| 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 | 926 | 2.98 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 382 | 3.64 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 276 | 3.28 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.17 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 59 | 3.76 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,137 | 46.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 4.63% |
| Some College | 443 | 17.99% |
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 | 1,224 | 978 | 47 |
| White | 878 | 750 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 115 | 0 |
| Other Race | 202 | 105 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 80 | 23 |
| Asian | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,523 | $83,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,417 | $0 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,246 | $33,500 | $22,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,964 | $37,411 | $34,167 |
| Overall | $33,063 | $35,040 | $30,851 |
| Some College | $29,514 | $29,444 | $30,139 |
$33,063
Average Earnings
$35,040
Average Male
$30,851
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.26% of Ridgeland residents speak only English, while 17.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,093 | 410 | 37.51% |
| Hispanic | 723 | 111 | 15.35% |
| Other | 586 | 70 | 11.95% |
| White | 887 | 44 | 4.96% |
| Native | 83 | 37 | 44.58% |
| Multiple | 75 | 13 | 17.33% |
20.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.9%
Male Poverty Rate
21.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeland is Native, with 44.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeland is White, with 4.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.71% |
| Some College | 19.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 23.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 7.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,860 | $71,208 |
| Households | $71,023 | $67,361 |
| Married Families | $84,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,515 | $34,121 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 13.7% |
| Black | 95 | 6.83% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 15.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
55.35%
Born in Ridgeland
90.1%
Native Born
9.9%
Foreign Born
9.72%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
90.1% of Ridgeland residents were born in the United States, with 55.35% having been born in South Carolina. 9.72% 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 | 3,761 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 3,759 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 3,757 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 3,755 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 3,753 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 3,751 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 3,749 | -31 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 3,780 | 25 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 3,755 | 12 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 3,743 | -90 | -2.35% |
| 2019 | 3,833 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 3,849 | -140 | -3.51% |
| 2017 | 3,989 | -23 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 4,012 | 83 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 3,929 | -65 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 3,994 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,982 | -16 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 3,998 | -34 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 4,032 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,518 | -1,243 | -33.05% |