Ridgeland, MS
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Ridgeland Overview
24,618
TOTAL POPULATION
11,297
MALE POPULATION
13,321
FEMALE POPULATION
84.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,240
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,895
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,171
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,519
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Ridgeland Zip Codes
Ridgeland Area Codes
Race in Ridgeland
The most populous races in Ridgeland are White / Caucasian (12,115 | 49.2%), Black / African American (10,169 | 41.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,666 | 6.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 759 | 3.1% |
| Black / African American | 10,169 | 41.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 21 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,666 | 6.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 4 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 12,115 | 49.2% |
| Two or more Races | 693 | 2.8% |
| Some other Race | 857 | 3.5% |
| Total | 24,618 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Ridgeland
The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgeland are English (2,680 | 10.9%), Irish (1,480 | 6.0%), Mexican (1,444 | 5.9%), European (1,103 | 4.5%), and German (1,090 | 4.4%), together accounting for 31.7% of all Ridgeland residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 327 | 1.3% |
| American | 1,057 | 4.3% |
| Apache | 4 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 214 | 0.9% |
| Argentinean | 7 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 43 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 33 | 0.1% |
| British | 74 | 0.3% |
| Cajun | 16 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 160 | 0.6% |
| Cherokee | 4 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 1 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 34 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 171 | 0.7% |
| Eastern European | 35 | 0.1% |
| English | 2,680 | 10.9% |
| European | 1,103 | 4.5% |
| Finnish | 23 | 0.1% |
| French | 495 | 2.0% |
| French Canadian | 99 | 0.4% |
| German | 1,090 | 4.4% |
| Ghanaian | 32 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 16 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 59 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 39 | 0.2% |
| Honduran | 100 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 37 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 278 | 1.1% |
| Iranian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 1,480 | 6.0% |
| Italian | 420 | 1.7% |
| Jamaican | 17 | 0.1% |
| Kenyan | 2 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 10 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 19 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 37 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 1,444 | 5.9% |
| Nigerian | 105 | 0.4% |
| Northern European | 10 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 57 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 88 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 53 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 86 | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 435 | 1.8% |
| Scottish | 420 | 1.7% |
| Serbian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 7 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 8 | 0.0% |
| Slovene | 23 | 0.1% |
| South American | 7 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 144 | 0.6% |
| Subsaharan African | 546 | 2.2% |
| Swedish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 14 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 303 | 1.2% |
| Turkish | 11 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 140 | 0.6% | View All 65 Rows |
Immigrants in Ridgeland
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgeland came from Asia (773 | 3.1%), Latin America (761 | 3.1%), Central America (696 | 2.8%), Mexico (607 | 2.5%), and China (264 | 1.1%), together accounting for 12.6% of all Ridgeland residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 135 | 0.5% |
| Asia | 773 | 3.1% |
| Australia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 13 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 1 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 18 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 64 | 0.3% |
| Central America | 696 | 2.8% |
| China | 264 | 1.1% |
| Congo | 8 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 264 | 1.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 52 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 104 | 0.4% |
| France | 4 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 14 | 0.1% |
| Ghana | 32 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 38 | 0.2% |
| Haiti | 39 | 0.2% |
| Honduras | 50 | 0.2% |
| Hungary | 7 | 0.0% |
| India | 245 | 1.0% |
| Iran | 9 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 14 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 17 | 0.1% |
| Kenya | 5 | 0.0% |
| Laos | 37 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 761 | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 607 | 2.5% |
| Middle Africa | 8 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 29 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 21 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 5 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 37 | 0.2% |
| Scotland | 7 | 0.0% |
| Senegal | 19 | 0.1% |
| Serbia | 4 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 34 | 0.1% |
| South America | 1 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 254 | 1.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 129 | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | 92 | 0.4% |
| Western Africa | 88 | 0.4% |
| Western Asia | 126 | 0.5% |
| Western Europe | 31 | 0.1% |
| Yemen | 115 | 0.5% | View All 49 Rows |
Sex and Age in Ridgeland
Sex and Age in Ridgeland
The most populous age groups in Ridgeland are 50 to 54 Years (1,020 | 9.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,539 | 11.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 796 (7.0%) | 585 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 705 (6.2%) | 420 (3.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 663 (5.9%) | 1,010 (7.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 715 (6.3%) | 717 (5.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 988 (8.7%) | 1,539 (11.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 958 (8.5%) | 1,029 (7.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 905 (8.0%) | 1,096 (8.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 748 (6.6%) | 1,068 (8.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 653 (5.8%) | 978 (7.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 564 (5.0%) | 614 (4.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,020 (9.0%) | 970 (7.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 733 (6.5%) | 686 (5.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 645 (5.7%) | 621 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 439 (3.9%) | 545 (4.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 334 (3.0%) | 576 (4.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 118 (1.0%) | 239 (1.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 174 (1.5%) | 215 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 139 (1.2%) | 413 (3.1%) |
| Total | 11,297 (100.0%) | 13,321 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Ridgeland
Median Family Size in Ridgeland
The median family size in Ridgeland is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,681 | 62.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (522 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,681 (62.8%) | 3.21 |
| Single Male/Father | 522 (8.9%) | 2.80 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,655 (28.2%) | 3.00 |
| Total Families | 5,858 (100.0%) | 3.11 |
Median Household Size in Ridgeland
The median household size in Ridgeland is 2.29 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,681 | 34.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (4,705 | 44.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,681 (34.8%) | 3.23 |
| Single Male/Father | 522 (4.9%) | 3.15 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,655 (15.7%) | 3.09 |
| Non-family | 4,705 (44.5%) | 1.19 |
| Total Households | 10,563 (100.0%) | 2.29 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
Out of a total of 10,563 households in Ridgeland, 5,858 (55.5%) are family households, while 4,705 (44.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,665, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,802.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,802 (36.0%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,665 (25.2%) | 889 (8.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,308 (12.4%) | 9 (0.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,351 (12.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 349 (3.3%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 103 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 82 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,858 (55.5%) | 4,705 (44.5%) |
Female Fertility in Ridgeland
Fertility by Age in Ridgeland
Average fertility rate in Ridgeland is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 155 (84.7%) | 42.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 28 (15.3%) | 10.0 |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 25.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
46.4% of women with births (183) in Ridgeland are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 45.2% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 85 (54.8%) | 70 (45.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Total | 85 (46.5%) | 98 (53.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Ridgeland
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 8 (4.4%) | 10.0 |
| High School Diploma | 30 (16.4%) | 42.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 86 (47.0%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 59 (32.2%) | 26.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 183 (100.0%) | 25.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
53.5% of women with births in Ridgeland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 61.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 9 (30.0%) | 21 (70.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 53 (61.6%) | 33 (38.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23 (39.0%) | 36 (61.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 85 (46.5%) | 98 (53.5%) |
Income in Ridgeland
Income Overview in Ridgeland
Per Capita Income in Ridgeland is $49,240, while median incomes of families and households are $78,895 and $66,171 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 24,618 | $49,240 |
| Median Family Income | 5,858 | $78,895 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,858 | $134,093 |
| Median Household Income | 10,563 | $66,171 |
| Mean Household Income | 10,563 | $107,255 |
| Income Deficit | 5,858 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 24,618 | 19.11% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 24,618 | 80.89¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 24,618 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Ridgeland
Average Earnings in Ridgeland are $41,165, $44,908 for men and $36,324 for women, a difference of 19.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 7,195 (47.9%) | $44,908 |
| Female | 7,812 (52.1%) | $36,324 |
| Total | 15,007 (100.0%) | $41,165 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgeland
The most common earnings brackets in Ridgeland are $100,000+ for men (1,456 | 20.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (798 | 10.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 180 (2.5%) | 375 (4.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 135 (1.9%) | 429 (5.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 274 (3.8%) | 217 (2.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 97 (1.3%) | 299 (3.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 199 (2.8%) | 102 (1.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 249 (3.5%) | 144 (1.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 21 (0.3%) | 203 (2.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 73 (1.0%) | 190 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 150 (2.1%) | 381 (4.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 172 (2.4%) | 159 (2.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 407 (5.7%) | 530 (6.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 505 (7.0%) | 672 (8.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 429 (6.0%) | 513 (6.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 716 (10.0%) | 798 (10.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 288 (4.0%) | 437 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 210 (2.9%) | 286 (3.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 485 (6.7%) | 670 (8.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 480 (6.7%) | 538 (6.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 669 (9.3%) | 519 (6.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,456 (20.2%) | 350 (4.5%) |
| Total | 7,195 (100.0%) | 7,812 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
Average earnings in Ridgeland are $55,193 for men and $40,326 for women, a difference of 26.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,361, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,567. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,838, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,713.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,567 | $17,713 |
| High School Diploma | $41,551 | $35,182 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $41,175 | $35,574 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,202 | $44,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,361 | $51,838 |
| Total | $55,193 | $40,326 |
Family Income in Ridgeland
Family Income Brackets in Ridgeland
According to the Ridgeland family income data, there are 1,248 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 176 | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12 | 0.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 88 | 1.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 293 | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 844 | 14.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,248 | 21.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,066 | 18.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 861 | 14.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 562 | 9.6% |
| $200,000+ | 709 | 12.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgeland
5-person families (269 | 4.6%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgeland with $113,882 per family, while 2-person families (2,856 | 48.7%) have the highest median income of $36,077 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,856 (48.7%) | $72,154 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,241 (21.2%) | $78,149 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,307 (22.3%) | $89,076 |
| 5-Person Families | 269 (4.6%) | $113,882 |
| 6-Person Families | 103 (1.8%) | $61,069 |
| 7+ Person Families | 82 (1.4%) | $102,391 |
| Total | 5,858 (100.0%) | $78,895 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgeland
The median family income in Ridgeland is $78,895, with families comprising 3+ earners (784) having the highest median family income of $121,250, while families with 1 earner (2,208) have the lowest median family income of $60,229, accounting for 13.4% and 37.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 553 (9.4%) | $60,250 |
| 1 Earner | 2,208 (37.7%) | $60,229 |
| 2 Earners | 2,313 (39.5%) | $93,107 |
| 3+ Earners | 784 (13.4%) | $121,250 |
| Total | 5,858 (100.0%) | $78,895 |
Household Income in Ridgeland
Household Income Brackets in Ridgeland
With 2,176 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgeland, accounting for 20.6% of all households. In contrast, only 180 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 327 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 180 | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 602 | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 845 | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,901 | 18.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,176 | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,542 | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,310 | 12.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 581 | 5.5% |
| $200,000+ | 1,099 | 10.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgeland
The median household income in Ridgeland is $66,171, with the highest median household income of $83,036 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,739 households (35.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,238, with 745 households (7.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 745 (7.0%) | $42,238 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 4,141 (39.2%) | $62,489 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,739 (35.4%) | $83,036 |
| 65+ Years | 1,938 (18.3%) | $54,500 |
| Total | 10,563 (100.0%) | $66,171 |
Poverty in Ridgeland
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgeland
With 5.4% poverty level for males and 8.9% for females among the residents of Ridgeland, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 158 males (19.9%) and 69 females (72.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 158 (19.9%) | 204 (35.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (72.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 30 (3.4%) | 88 (11.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 22 (5.6%) | 32 (6.5%) |
| 15 Years | 8 (6.2%) | 10 (16.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 40 (3.3%) | 144 (7.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 80 (4.3%) | 193 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 44 (3.1%) | 114 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 81 (5.3%) | 76 (4.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 61 (4.4%) | 71 (5.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (6.3%) | 80 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (7.7%) | 84 (11.5%) |
| Total | 604 (5.4%) | 1,165 (8.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgeland
According to the poverty statistics in Ridgeland, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 638 (80.1%) | 379 (65.0%) |
| 5 Years | 95 (100.0%) | 26 (27.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 851 (96.6%) | 688 (88.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 370 (94.4%) | 461 (93.5%) |
| 15 Years | 121 (93.8%) | 50 (83.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 344 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,183 (96.7%) | 1,740 (92.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,783 (95.7%) | 1,930 (90.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,357 (96.9%) | 1,932 (94.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,440 (94.7%) | 1,494 (95.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,311 (95.6%) | 1,229 (94.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 724 (93.7%) | 1,028 (92.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 373 (92.3%) | 648 (88.5%) |
| Total | 10,590 (94.6%) | 11,914 (91.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgeland
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridgeland show that 4.4% or 161 of the total 3,681 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,151 (97.4%) | 58 (2.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,125 (93.6%) | 77 (6.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 209 (88.9%) | 26 (11.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,520 (95.6%) | 161 (4.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgeland
According to the poverty data in Ridgeland, 5.8% or 30 single-father households and 8.0% or 133 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (50.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 12 (5.4%) | 125 (12.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 18 (50.0%) | 8 (14.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 30 (5.8%) | 133 (8.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgeland
The poverty data for Ridgeland shows that 161 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 163 of the single-parent households (7.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (28.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 58 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 77 (6.4%) | 137 (11.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 26 (11.1%) | 26 (28.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 161 (4.4%) | 163 (7.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Ridgeland
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgeland
Among the 13,640 employed individuals in Ridgeland, private company employees (8,741 | 64.1%), state government employees (1,557 | 11.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,012 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 8,741 | 64.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 728 | 5.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 578 | 4.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,012 | 7.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 724 | 5.3% |
| State Government Employees | 1,557 | 11.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 300 | 2.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 13,640 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Ridgeland
According to the labor force statistics for Ridgeland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,250), 71.7% or 14,519 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 624 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.0% or 1,808 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.8% or 93 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 587 (47.2%) | 93 (15.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,895 (75.0%) | 99 (5.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,808 (91.0%) | 127 (7.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,783 (89.1%) | 80 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,013 (87.4%) | 27 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,664 (84.1%) | 141 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,110 (78.2%) | 9 (0.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 818 (64.6%) | 19 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 773 (40.8%) | 32 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,519 (71.7%) | 624 (4.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
According to labor force statistics for Ridgeland, 84.2% of individuals (11,188) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,288) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 403 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.1% or 3,460 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 84 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 523 (69.4%) | 19 (2.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,234 (70.2%) | 120 (6.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,460 (88.1%) | 236 (6.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,979 (87.3%) | 116 (1.7%) |
| Total | 11,188 (84.2%) | 478 (3.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgeland
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgeland are Community & Social Service (2,240 | 16.2%), Management (1,519 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,331 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,104 | 8.0%), and Health Technologists (1,069 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgeland, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (74.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68.6%), and Legal Services & Support (65.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.7%), Education, Arts & Media (67.2%), and Health Technologists (66.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 857 (56.4%) | 662 (43.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 474 (48.9%) | 495 (51.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 434 (68.6%) | 199 (31.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 293 (74.2%) | 102 (25.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 109 (60.6%) | 71 (39.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 32 (55.2%) | 26 (44.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 937 (41.8%) | 1,303 (58.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 138 (32.8%) | 283 (67.2%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 195 (65.4%) | 103 (34.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 433 (39.2%) | 671 (60.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 171 (41.0%) | 246 (59.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 364 (27.4%) | 967 (72.7%) |
| Health Technologists | 360 (33.7%) | 709 (66.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,066 (45.8%) | 3,626 (54.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Ridgeland are Food Preparation & Serving (962 | 6.9%), Personal Care & Service (341 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (334 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (139 | 1.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (139 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Ridgeland, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (52.5%), Law Enforcement (50.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (83.0%), Healthcare Support (72.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 93 (27.8%) | 241 (72.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 57 (41.0%) | 82 (59.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 24 (32.4%) | 50 (67.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 33 (50.8%) | 32 (49.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 483 (50.2%) | 479 (49.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 73 (52.5%) | 66 (47.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 58 (17.0%) | 283 (83.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 764 (39.9%) | 1,151 (60.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgeland are Office & Administration (1,720 | 12.4%), and Sales & Related (1,045 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 546 (52.2%) | 499 (47.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 276 (16.1%) | 1,444 (84.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 822 (29.7%) | 1,943 (70.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgeland are Construction & Extraction (665 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (301 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 587 (88.3%) | 78 (11.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 301 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 928 (92.2%) | 78 (7.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgeland are Production (727 | 5.2%), Transportation (463 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (284 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 514 (70.7%) | 213 (29.3%) |
| Transportation | 401 (86.6%) | 62 (13.4%) |
| Material Moving | 239 (84.2%) | 45 (15.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,154 (78.3%) | 320 (21.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgeland
Employment Industries in Ridgeland
The major employment industries in Ridgeland include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,284 | 16.5%), Educational Services (1,493 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (1,187 | 8.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,009 | 7.3%), and Manufacturing (997 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgeland
The Ridgeland industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.5%), and Construction (81.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.7%), Administrative & Support (72.3%), and Finance & Insurance (68.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 56 (87.5%) | 8 (12.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 108 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 623 (81.5%) | 141 (18.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 685 (68.7%) | 312 (31.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 288 (72.0%) | 112 (28.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 637 (53.7%) | 550 (46.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 372 (57.7%) | 273 (42.3%) |
| Utilities | 78 (52.0%) | 72 (48.0%) |
| Information | 392 (72.2%) | 151 (27.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 242 (32.0%) | 515 (68.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 204 (42.9%) | 272 (57.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 431 (56.1%) | 337 (43.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 79 (27.7%) | 206 (72.3%) |
| Educational Services | 604 (40.5%) | 889 (59.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 556 (24.3%) | 1,728 (75.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 185 (37.4%) | 310 (62.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 443 (43.9%) | 566 (56.1%) |
| Public Administration | 385 (48.9%) | 403 (51.1%) |
| Total | 6,734 (48.6%) | 7,118 (51.4%) |
Education in Ridgeland
School Enrollment in Ridgeland
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,171 students in Ridgeland are college / undergraduate (1,393 | 22.6%), middle school (1,314 | 21.3%), and high school (1,089 | 17.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 316 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 264 | 4.3% |
| Elementary School | 999 | 16.2% |
| Middle School | 1,314 | 21.3% |
| High School | 1,089 | 17.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,393 | 22.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 796 | 12.9% |
| Total | 6,171 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgeland
Out of a total of 6,171 students who are enrolled in schools in Ridgeland, 1,172 (19.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,999 (81.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 212 (74.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 830 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 71 (25.1%) | 212 (74.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 892 (83.8%) | 173 (16.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,450 (86.9%) | 218 (13.1%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 582 (71.6%) | 231 (28.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 368 (87.4%) | 53 (12.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 830 (89.2%) | 100 (10.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 492 (79.9%) | 124 (20.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 315 (84.0%) | 60 (16.0%) |
| Total | 4,999 (81.0%) | 1,172 (19.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgeland
Business (2,932 | 32.4%), science & technology (987 | 10.9%), education (777 | 8.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (670 | 7.4%), and engineering (524 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 9,049 individuals in Ridgeland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 145 | 1.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 670 | 7.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 239 | 2.6% |
| Psychology | 447 | 4.9% |
| Social Sciences | 268 | 3.0% |
| Engineering | 524 | 5.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 300 | 3.3% |
| Science & Technology | 987 | 10.9% |
| Business | 2,932 | 32.4% |
| Education | 777 | 8.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 408 | 4.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 277 | 3.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 276 | 3.0% |
| Communications | 286 | 3.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 513 | 5.7% |
| Total | 9,049 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Ridgeland
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgeland
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgeland are males with 2 vehicles (3,037, accounting for 45.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,509, making up 43.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 83 (1.2%) | 65 (0.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,434 (21.4%) | 2,461 (35.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 3,037 (45.4%) | 2,509 (36.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 983 (14.7%) | 1,064 (15.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 865 (12.9%) | 644 (9.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 290 (4.3%) | 205 (2.9%) |
| Total | 6,692 (100.0%) | 6,948 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Ridgeland
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgeland are 15 to 19 minutes (2,861 commuters, 22.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (2,674 commuters, 20.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (2,230 commuters, 17.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 229 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,260 | 9.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,230 | 17.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,861 | 22.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,674 | 20.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,085 | 8.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,365 | 10.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 260 | 2.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 234 | 1.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 237 | 1.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 298 | 2.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 79 | 0.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgeland
The most common commute times in Ridgeland are 15 to 19 minutes (1,534 commuters, 24.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,555 commuters, 23.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 119 (1.9%) | 110 (1.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 586 (9.3%) | 674 (10.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 945 (15.0%) | 1,285 (19.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,534 (24.4%) | 1,327 (20.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,119 (17.8%) | 1,555 (23.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 569 (9.0%) | 516 (7.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 658 (10.5%) | 707 (10.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 199 (3.2%) | 61 (0.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 234 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 161 (2.6%) | 76 (1.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 93 (1.5%) | 205 (3.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 69 (1.1%) | 10 (0.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgeland
The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgeland are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,054, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,636, 25.1%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 117 (1.9%) | 173 (2.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 218 (3.5%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 209 (3.3%) | 223 (3.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 912 (14.5%) | 549 (8.4%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 885 (14.1%) | 603 (9.2%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,054 (16.8%) | 1,636 (25.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 642 (10.2%) | 1,127 (17.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 828 (13.2%) | 637 (9.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 294 (4.7%) | 139 (2.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 333 (5.3%) | 358 (5.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 128 (2.0%) | 206 (3.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 21 (0.3%) | 133 (2.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 198 (3.2%) | 410 (6.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 447 (7.1%) | 327 (5.0%) |
| Total | 6,286 (100.0%) | 6,526 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Ridgeland
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgeland
Of the total 10,563 dwellings in Ridgeland, owner-occupied units account for 5,129 (48.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,434 (51.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,129 | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 5,434 | 51.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgeland
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,802 | 36.0% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,554 | 33.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,317 | 12.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,890 | 17.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgeland
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,240 (32.6%) | 2,562 (67.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,922 (54.1%) | 1,632 (45.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 674 (51.2%) | 643 (48.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,293 (68.4%) | 597 (31.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,129 (48.6%) | 5,434 (51.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 35 (11.0%) | 282 (89.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 472 (40.2%) | 701 (59.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,138 (31.6%) | 2,462 (68.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,484 (63.7%) | 1,989 (36.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgeland
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,843 | 26.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,043 | 19.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,027 | 19.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,712 | 16.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,197 | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 414 | 3.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 327 | 3.1% |
| Total | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ridgeland
Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgeland
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,129 (48.6%) | $92,646 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5,434 (51.4%) | $51,167 |
| Average | 10,563 (100.0%) | $66,171 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgeland
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 72 (1.4%) | 81 (1.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 98 (1.9%) | 72 (1.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 105 (2.1%) | 79 (1.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 102 (2.0%) | 65 (1.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 95 (1.8%) | 345 (6.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 221 (4.3%) | 624 (11.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 496 (9.7%) | 1,402 (25.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 860 (16.8%) | 1,319 (24.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 696 (13.6%) | 846 (15.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 903 (17.6%) | 403 (7.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,481 (28.9%) | 198 (3.6%) |
| Total | 5,129 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgeland
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 262 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 337 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 882 (17.2%) | 166 (3.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 311 (6.1%) | 1,010 (18.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,620 (31.6%) | 3,191 (58.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 805 (15.7%) | 733 (13.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 246 (4.8%) | 101 (1.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 220 (4.3%) | 36 (0.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 446 (8.7%) | 91 (1.7%) |
| Total | 5,129 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgeland
Housing Structures in Ridgeland
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,299 | 50.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 274 | 2.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 248 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 937 | 8.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2,062 | 19.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,368 | 13.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 375 | 3.5% |
| Total | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgeland
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,572 (86.3%) | 727 (13.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 235 (85.8%) | 39 (14.2%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 55 (22.2%) | 193 (77.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 67 (7.1%) | 870 (92.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 40 (1.9%) | 2,022 (98.1%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 49 (3.6%) | 1,319 (96.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 111 (29.6%) | 264 (70.4%) |
| Total | 5,129 (48.6%) | 5,434 (51.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgeland
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 203 (3.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 27 (0.5%) | 1,990 (36.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,156 (22.5%) | 2,483 (45.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,023 (39.4%) | 578 (10.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,923 (37.5%) | 180 (3.3%) |
| Total | 5,129 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgeland
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 3,543 (69.1%) | 914 (16.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 143 (2.8%) | 75 (1.4%) |
| Electricity | 1,400 (27.3%) | 4,441 (81.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 43 (0.8%) | 4 (0.1%) |
| Total | 5,129 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgeland
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 59 (1.1%) | 250 (4.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,121 (21.9%) | 3,222 (59.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,518 (49.1%) | 1,508 (27.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,431 (27.9%) | 454 (8.4%) |
| Total | 5,129 (100.0%) | 5,434 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgeland
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgeland
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,678 | 3,451 |
| Median Property Value | $277,400 | $230,700 |
| Median Household Income | $85,724 | $1,021 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $573 | $446 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,000 | $57 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 160 (9.5%) | 25 (0.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 50 (3.0%) | 112 (3.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 694 (41.4%) | 2,158 (62.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 390 (23.2%) | 570 (16.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 161 (9.6%) | 303 (8.8%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 96 (5.7%) | 126 (3.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 127 (7.6%) | 157 (4.5%) |
| Total | 1,678 (100.0%) | 3,451 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 113 (6.7%) | 62 (1.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 168 (10.0%) | 57 (1.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 101 (6.0%) | 134 (3.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 142 (8.5%) | 120 (3.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 250 (14.9%) | 354 (10.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 155 (9.2%) | 610 (17.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 289 (17.2%) | 541 (15.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 460 (27.4%) | 614 (17.8%) |
| Total | 1,678 (100.0%) | 3,451 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgeland
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 579 (34.5%) | 94,278 (2,731.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 330 (19.7%) | 1,345 (39.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 90 (5.4%) | 843 (24.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 650 (38.7%) | 351 (10.2%) |
| Total | 1,678 (100.0%) | 3,451 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 266 (15.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 345 (20.6%) | 402 (11.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 913 (54.4%) | 1,073 (31.1%) |
| Total | 1,678 (100.0%) | 3,451 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ridgeland
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgeland
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,521 (96.9%) | 48 (3.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,407 (94.0%) | 217 (6.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,888 (83.6%) | 567 (16.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,865 (83.0%) | 589 (17.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,991 (87.7%) | 419 (12.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,852 (92.3%) | 239 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,570 (96.2%) | 102 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,868 (99.3%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 22,098 (91.0%) | 2,194 (9.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgeland
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,521 (96.9%) | 48 (3.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,407 (94.0%) | 217 (6.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,888 (83.6%) | 567 (16.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgeland
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,154 (80.3%) | 283 (19.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,436 (86.9%) | 671 (13.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,236 (86.4%) | 668 (13.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,621 (93.4%) | 254 (6.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 8,560 (96.4%) | 318 (3.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgeland
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 800 (51.0%) | 817 (52.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 985 (27.2%) | 2,445 (67.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 63 (1.8%) | 2,847 (82.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 299 (8.7%) | 2,631 (76.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 273 (8.0%) | 2,854 (83.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 246 (8.0%) | 2,699 (87.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 325 (12.2%) | 2,271 (85.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,760 (93.6%) | 954 (50.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,127 (99.2%) | 555 (48.9%) |
| Total | 5,878 (24.2%) | 18,073 (74.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridgeland
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 75 (4.1%) | 139 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 164 (5.3%) | 320 (8.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 412 (9.7%) | 432 (8.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 139 (18.0%) | 248 (22.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 185 (45.8%) | 365 (49.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ridgeland
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 60 (1.9%) | 71 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 67 (1.6%) | 38 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (3.6%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 140 (34.6%) | 110 (15.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 105 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 110 (2.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 142 (3.3%) | 186 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (4.3%) | 15 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 59 (14.6%) | 35 (4.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (1.8%) | 139 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 44 (1.4%) | 141 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 162 (3.8%) | 184 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (1.5%) | 76 (6.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 51 (12.6%) | 106 (14.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 42 (2.3%) | 105 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 72 (2.3%) | 81 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 148 (3.5%) | 206 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 82 (10.6%) | 201 (18.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 93 (23.0%) | 301 (41.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 42 (2.3%) | 116 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 7 (0.2%) | 59 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 40 (0.9%) | 22 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (0.8%) | 21 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 59 (14.6%) | 179 (24.4%) |
Technology Access in Ridgeland
Computing Device Access in Ridgeland
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 8,686 | 82.2% |
| Smartphone | 9,904 | 93.8% |
| Tablet | 6,610 | 62.6% |
| No Computing Device | 301 | 2.9% |
| Total | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ridgeland
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 8,334 | 78.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,305 | 12.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 483 | 4.6% |
| No Internet | 666 | 6.3% |
| Total | 10,563 | 100.0% |
Ridgeland Summary
Ridgeland is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. It is located just north of the state capital, Jackson, and is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,047.
History
Ridgeland was founded in 1855 by settlers from the nearby town of Madison. The town was originally known as Madison Station, and was a stop on the Illinois Central Railroad. The town was renamed Ridgeland in 1892, after the nearby ridge of land that runs through the area.
Ridgeland was incorporated as a city in 1974, and has since grown to become one of the largest cities in Madison County. The city has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with its population increasing by more than 50% between 2000 and 2010.
Geography
Ridgeland is located at 32°22′45″N 90°9′45″W (32.379167, -90.162500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2) (0.41%) is water.
Economy
Ridgeland is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The city is also home to several large employers, including Nissan North America, St. Dominic Hospital, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 24,047 people, 9,845 households, and 6,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 998.3 people per square mile (385.7/km2). There were 10,541 housing units at an average density of 436.3 per square mile (168.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 9,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Ridgeland?
Total Population of Ridgeland is 24,618.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgeland?
Total Male Population of Ridgeland is 11,297.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgeland?
Total Female Population of Ridgeland is 13,321.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgeland?
There are 84.81 Males per 100 Females in Ridgeland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgeland?
There are 117.92 Females per 100 Males in Ridgeland.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgeland?
Median Population Age in Ridgeland is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgeland
Average Family Size in Ridgeland is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgeland
Average Household Size in Ridgeland is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgeland?
Per Capita income in Ridgeland is $49,240.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridgeland?
Median Family Income in Ridgeland is $78,895.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgeland?
Median Household Income in Ridgeland is $66,171.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgeland?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgeland is 19.1%.
Women in Ridgeland earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgeland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgeland is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgeland?
There are 14,519 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgeland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgeland?
71.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgeland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgeland?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgeland is 4.3%.