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 $62,229 with a poverty rate of 22.1%. The median age in Ridgeland is 36 years: 37.4 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,759 | 47.07% |
| White | 1,482 | 39.66% |
| Other race | 273 | 7.31% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 65 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.27% |
| 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 | 1,073 | 2.79 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 399 | 3.6 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.07 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Female | 256 | 3.64 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 84 | 3.21 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 13.13% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 261 | 10.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,180 | 46.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 478 | 18.85% |
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 | 1,193 | 1,033 | 73 |
| White | 1,031 | 904 | 220 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 69 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 97 | 34 |
| Other Race | 127 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,922 | $81,637 | $36,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,571 | $0 | $70,455 |
| High School Graduate | $28,071 | $30,283 | $22,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,253 | $38,185 | $45,357 |
| Overall | $31,301 | $31,618 | $30,598 |
| Some College | $28,525 | $28,900 | $0 |
$31,301
Average Earnings
$31,618
Average Male
$30,598
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.2% of Ridgeland residents speak only English, while 10.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,268 | 512 | 40.38% |
| White | 1,259 | 86 | 6.83% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 67 | 16.63% |
| Other | 261 | 43 | 16.48% |
| Native | 59 | 20 | 33.9% |
| Multiple | 73 | 1 | 1.37% |
22.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.33%
Male Poverty Rate
22.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeland is Black, with 40.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeland is Multiple, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.18% |
| Some College | 21.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 23.33% |
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,825 | $73,431 |
| Households | $55,729 | $62,229 |
| Married Families | $80,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,395 | $25,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
330
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
| 75+ | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 14% |
| Black | 132 | 9.68% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
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
57.32%
Born in Ridgeland
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
94.06% of Ridgeland residents were born in the United States, with 57.32% having been born in South Carolina. 5.41% 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% |