Ridgeville is a town located in Dorchester County South Carolina. Ridgeville has a 2024 population of 1,563. Ridgeville is currently declining at a rate of -4.05% annually and its population has decreased by -14.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeville is $69,856 with a poverty rate of 9.76%. The median age in Ridgeville is 37.8 years: 37.3 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 969 | 60.91% |
| White | 499 | 31.36% |
| Two or more races | 93 | 5.85% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 225 | 2.05 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.05 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 97 | 2.22 | 99 | 1 |
| Female | 17 | 6.53 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 12 | 2.58 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 264 | 18.07% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 3.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.44% |
| High School Graduate | 661 | 45.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 7.26% |
| Some College | 280 | 19.16% |
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 | 890 | 662 | 56 |
| White | 455 | 361 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 40 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 27 | 16 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Asian | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,479 | $0 | $76,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,182 | $0 | $46,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,714 | $7,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,153 | $0 | $52,500 |
| Some College | $38,563 | $38,088 | $51,875 |
$39,153
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$52,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.21% of Ridgeville residents speak only English, while 4.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 36 | 14.4% |
| Black | 190 | 9 | 4.74% |
9.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.62%
Male Poverty Rate
3.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeville is White, with 14.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeville is Black, with 4.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46% |
| High School | 6.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 3.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,528 | $87,533 |
| Households | $56,134 | $69,856 |
| Married Families | $56,525 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $45,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
56
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 30 | 3.17% |
| White | 26 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
14.2%
Labor Force Participation
13.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
72.53%
Born in Ridgeville
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
97.23% of Ridgeville residents were born in the United States, with 72.53% having been born in South Carolina. 2.07% 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 | 1,237 | -65 | -4.99% |
| 2028 | 1,302 | -65 | -4.75% |
| 2027 | 1,367 | -66 | -4.61% |
| 2026 | 1,433 | -65 | -4.34% |
| 2025 | 1,498 | -65 | -4.16% |
| 2024 | 1,563 | -66 | -4.05% |
| 2023 | 1,629 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,633 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 1,635 | -190 | -10.41% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | 115 | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 1,710 | -77 | -4.31% |
| 2018 | 1,787 | 8 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,779 | -26 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 1,805 | -45 | -2.43% |
| 2015 | 1,850 | -115 | -5.85% |
| 2014 | 1,965 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 1,981 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,980 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 1,977 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 1,970 | 0 | 0% |