Ridgeway is a town located in Fairfield County South Carolina. Ridgeway has a 2024 population of 252. Ridgeway is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 266 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgeway is $59,910 with a poverty rate of 39.44%. The median age in Ridgeway is 56.5 years: 54.5 years for males, and 59.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgeway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 68.92% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 29.88% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 128 | 1.96 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 52 | 2.58 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 20 | 2.6 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 6 | 2.5 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.55
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 18.88% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 18.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 10.2% |
| High School Graduate | 54 | 27.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.02% |
| Some College | 28 | 14.29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 116 | 51 |
| Black | 67 | 33 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $55,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,083 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Some College | $36,000 | $53,500 | $0 |
$32,083
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.73% of Ridgeway residents speak only English, while 4.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 53 | 31.55% |
| Black | 75 | 46 | 61.33% |
39.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.55%
Male Poverty Rate
35.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway is Black, with 61.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgeway is White, with 31.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79.49% |
| High School | 42.59% |
| Some College | 10.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,500 | $75,847 |
| Households | $40,500 | $59,910 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,333 | $35,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
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
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
80.08%
Born in Ridgeway
98.41%
Native Born
1.59%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
98.41% of Ridgeway residents were born in the United States, with 80.08% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 235 | -4 | -1.67% |
| 2028 | 239 | -3 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 242 | -3 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 245 | -4 | -1.61% |
| 2025 | 249 | -3 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 252 | -4 | -1.56% |
| 2023 | 256 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2022 | 258 | -5 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 263 | -3 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 266 | -18 | -6.34% |
| 2019 | 284 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 284 | -4 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 288 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 290 | -4 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 294 | -17 | -5.47% |
| 2014 | 311 | 3 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 308 | -6 | -1.91% |
| 2012 | 314 | 9 | 2.95% |
| 2011 | 305 | -3 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 308 | 0 | 0% |