Ridgeland, SC
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Ridgeland Overview
3,737
TOTAL POPULATION
2,236
MALE POPULATION
1,501
FEMALE POPULATION
148.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
67.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,998
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,825
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,729
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,672
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,607
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Ridgeland Zip Codes
Ridgeland Area Codes
Race in Ridgeland
The most populous races in Ridgeland are Black / African American (1,759 | 47.1%), White / Caucasian (1,482 | 39.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (403 | 10.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
Black / African American | 1,759 | 47.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 403 | 10.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 65 | 1.7% |
White / Caucasian | 1,482 | 39.7% |
Two or more Races | 148 | 4.0% |
Some other Race | 273 | 7.3% |
Total | 3,737 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Ridgeland
The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgeland are Mexican (329 | 8.8%), Irish (285 | 7.6%), German (213 | 5.7%), American (202 | 5.4%), and English (168 | 4.5%), together accounting for 32.0% of all Ridgeland residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 89 | 2.4% |
American | 202 | 5.4% |
Arab | 6 | 0.2% |
Australian | 45 | 1.2% |
Barbadian | 27 | 0.7% |
Bhutanese | 10 | 0.3% |
Central American | 35 | 0.9% |
Cherokee | 36 | 1.0% |
Danish | 12 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 6 | 0.2% |
Egyptian | 6 | 0.2% |
English | 168 | 4.5% |
Ethiopian | 2 | 0.1% |
European | 69 | 1.8% |
French | 15 | 0.4% |
French American Indian | 8 | 0.2% |
German | 213 | 5.7% |
Guatemalan | 35 | 0.9% |
Haitian | 26 | 0.7% |
Irish | 285 | 7.6% |
Italian | 63 | 1.7% |
Jamaican | 26 | 0.7% |
Lumbee | 2 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 329 | 8.8% |
Polish | 20 | 0.5% |
Portuguese | 11 | 0.3% |
Pueblo | 59 | 1.6% |
Puerto Rican | 4 | 0.1% |
Scottish | 38 | 1.0% |
Seminole | 2 | 0.1% |
Slavic | 21 | 0.6% |
South American | 35 | 0.9% |
Subsaharan African | 96 | 2.6% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 40 | 1.1% |
Venezuelan | 35 | 0.9% |
Welsh | 2 | 0.1% | View All 36 Rows |
Immigrants in Ridgeland
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgeland came from Latin America (182 | 4.9%), Central America (171 | 4.6%), Mexico (160 | 4.3%), Europe (25 | 0.7%), and Germany (25 | 0.7%), together accounting for 15.1% of all Ridgeland residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 6 | 0.2% |
Asia | 6 | 0.2% |
Canada | 3 | 0.1% |
Central America | 171 | 4.6% |
Costa Rica | 4 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.2% |
Europe | 25 | 0.7% |
Germany | 25 | 0.7% |
Guatemala | 7 | 0.2% |
Japan | 6 | 0.2% |
Latin America | 182 | 4.9% |
Mexico | 160 | 4.3% |
South America | 11 | 0.3% |
Venezuela | 11 | 0.3% |
Western Africa | 6 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 25 | 0.7% | View All 16 Rows |
Sex and Age in Ridgeland
Sex and Age in Ridgeland
The most populous age groups in Ridgeland are 25 to 29 Years (238 | 10.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (164 | 10.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 76 (3.4%) | 142 (9.5%) |
5 to 9 Years | 193 (8.6%) | 41 (2.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 92 (4.1%) | 144 (9.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 104 (4.6%) | 79 (5.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 188 (8.4%) | 142 (9.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 238 (10.6%) | 114 (7.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 185 (8.3%) | 79 (5.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 144 (6.4%) | 135 (9.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 151 (6.8%) | 70 (4.7%) |
45 to 49 Years | 177 (7.9%) | 101 (6.7%) |
50 to 54 Years | 156 (7.0%) | 69 (4.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 184 (8.2%) | 164 (10.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 96 (4.3%) | 50 (3.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 35 (1.6%) | 54 (3.6%) |
70 to 74 Years | 81 (3.6%) | 30 (2.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 108 (4.8%) | 34 (2.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 21 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
85 Years and over | 7 (0.3%) | 53 (3.5%) |
Total | 2,236 (100.0%) | 1,501 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Ridgeland
Median Family Size in Ridgeland
The median family size in Ridgeland is 3.28 persons per family, with married-couple families (399 | 54.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (84 | 11.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 399 (54.0%) | 3.40 |
Single Male/Father | 84 (11.4%) | 2.92 |
Single Female/Mother | 256 (34.6%) | 3.21 |
Total Families | 739 (100.0%) | 3.28 |
Median Household Size in Ridgeland
The median household size in Ridgeland is 2.79 persons per household, with single female/mother households (256 | 23.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (334 | 31.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 399 (37.2%) | 3.60 |
Single Male/Father | 84 (7.8%) | 3.21 |
Single Female/Mother | 256 (23.9%) | 3.64 |
Non-family | 334 (31.1%) | 1.07 |
Total Households | 1,073 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
Out of a total of 1,073 households in Ridgeland, 739 (68.9%) are family households, while 334 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 286, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 314.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 314 (29.3%) |
2-Person Households | 286 (26.7%) | 16 (1.5%) |
3-Person Households | 215 (20.0%) | 4 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 116 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 71 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 45 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 6 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 739 (68.9%) | 334 (31.1%) |
Female Fertility in Ridgeland
Fertility by Age in Ridgeland
Average fertility rate in Ridgeland is 108.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 197.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.5% 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 | 66 (82.5%) | 197.0 |
35 to 50 years | 14 (17.5%) | 43.0 |
Total | 80 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
12.5% of women with births (80) 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 84.9% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 10 (15.1%) | 56 (84.9%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
Total | 10 (12.5%) | 70 (87.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Ridgeland
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 27 (33.8%) | 136.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 49 (61.3%) | 181.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 4 (5.0%) | 45.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 80 (100.0%) | 108.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgeland
87.5% of women with births in Ridgeland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree 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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 6 (22.2%) | 21 (77.8%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 10 (12.5%) | 70 (87.5%) |
Income in Ridgeland
Income Overview in Ridgeland
Per Capita Income in Ridgeland is $19,998, while median incomes of families and households are $70,825 and $55,729 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 3,737 | $19,998 |
Median Family Income | 739 | $70,825 |
Mean Family Income | 739 | $73,431 |
Median Household Income | 1,073 | $55,729 |
Mean Household Income | 1,073 | $62,229 |
Income Deficit | 739 | $9,672 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,737 | 28.25% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,737 | 71.75¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 3,737 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Ridgeland
Average Earnings in Ridgeland are $28,115, $29,892 for men and $21,447 for women, a difference of 28.2%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 984 (53.5%) | $29,892 |
Female | 854 (46.5%) | $21,447 |
Total | 1,838 (100.0%) | $28,115 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgeland
The most common earnings brackets in Ridgeland are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (165 | 16.8%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (123 | 14.4%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 90 (9.1%) | 35 (4.1%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3 (0.3%) | 123 (14.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 85 (8.6%) | 24 (2.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 45 (4.6%) | 13 (1.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 6 (0.6%) | 80 (9.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 17 (1.7%) | 32 (3.7%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 26 (2.6%) | 27 (3.2%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 45 (4.6%) | 49 (5.7%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 9 (0.9%) | 76 (8.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 6 (0.6%) | 1 (0.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 165 (16.8%) | 60 (7.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 107 (10.9%) | 59 (6.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 110 (11.2%) | 44 (5.1%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 34 (3.5%) | 59 (6.9%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 55 (5.6%) | 34 (4.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 29 (2.9%) | 5 (0.6%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 36 (3.7%) | 69 (8.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 16 (1.6%) | 27 (3.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 79 (8.0%) | 37 (4.3%) |
$100,000+ | 21 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 984 (100.0%) | 854 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
Average earnings in Ridgeland are $31,618 for men and $30,598 for women, a difference of 3.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,637, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,900. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,455, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,036.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $38,185 | $45,357 |
High School Diploma | $30,283 | $22,036 |
College or Associate's Degree | $28,900 | $0 |
Bachelor's Degree | $81,637 | $36,071 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $31,618 | $30,598 |
Family Income in Ridgeland
Family Income Brackets in Ridgeland
According to the Ridgeland family income data, there are 193 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.1% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 48 | 6.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 18 | 2.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 68 | 9.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 40 | 5.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 85 | 11.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 193 | 26.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 130 | 17.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 95 | 12.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 52 | 7.0% |
$200,000+ | 10 | 1.4% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgeland
4-person families (156 | 21.1%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgeland with $73,226 per family, while 2-person families (330 | 44.7%) have the highest median income of $35,944 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 330 (44.7%) | $71,889 |
3-Person Families | 194 (26.3%) | $62,500 |
4-Person Families | 156 (21.1%) | $73,226 |
5-Person Families | 36 (4.9%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 17 (2.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 6 (0.8%) | $0 |
Total | 739 (100.0%) | $70,825 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgeland
The median family income in Ridgeland is $70,825, with families comprising 3+ earners (67) having the highest median family income of $155,625, while families with 1 earner (238) have the lowest median family income of $45,000, accounting for 9.1% and 32.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 43 (5.8%) | $70,208 |
1 Earner | 238 (32.2%) | $45,000 |
2 Earners | 391 (52.9%) | $72,083 |
3+ Earners | 67 (9.1%) | $155,625 |
Total | 739 (100.0%) | $70,825 |
Household Income in Ridgeland
Household Income Brackets in Ridgeland
With 248 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgeland, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 65 | 6.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 149 | 13.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 97 | 9.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 92 | 8.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 85 | 7.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 248 | 23.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 157 | 14.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 104 | 9.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 67 | 6.2% |
$200,000+ | 10 | 0.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgeland
The median household income in Ridgeland is $55,729, with the highest median household income of $73,112 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 406 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 33 households (3.1%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 33 (3.1%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 400 (37.3%) | $52,500 |
45 to 64 Years | 406 (37.8%) | $73,112 |
65+ Years | 234 (21.8%) | $0 |
Total | 1,073 (100.0%) | $55,729 |
Poverty in Ridgeland
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgeland
With 21.3% poverty level for males and 22.9% for females among the residents of Ridgeland, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (54.5%) and 50 females (41.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 12 (15.8%) | 40 (28.2%) |
5 Years | 12 (54.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 101 (50.2%) | 50 (41.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 19 (51.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (31.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 81 (44.8%) | 10 (6.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 14 (6.2%) | 66 (34.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 74 (36.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 18 (11.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 21 (9.9%) | 53 (24.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.6%) |
75 Years and over | 52 (40.3%) | 29 (40.3%) |
Total | 330 (21.3%) | 336 (22.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgeland
According to the poverty statistics in Ridgeland, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 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 | 64 (84.2%) | 102 (71.8%) |
5 Years | 10 (45.5%) | 1 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 100 (49.7%) | 72 (59.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 62 (100.0%) | 62 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 18 (48.6%) | 13 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 13 (100.0%) | 28 (68.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 100 (55.2%) | 157 (94.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 212 (93.8%) | 127 (65.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 176 (100.0%) | 131 (63.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 146 (89.0%) | 170 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 192 (90.1%) | 161 (75.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47 (100.0%) | 63 (98.4%) |
75 Years and over | 77 (59.7%) | 43 (59.7%) |
Total | 1,217 (78.7%) | 1,130 (77.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgeland
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 257 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 118 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 399 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgeland
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (52.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (71.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 134 (52.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgeland
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (52.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (55.6%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 134 (39.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Ridgeland
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgeland
Among the 1,491 employed individuals in Ridgeland, private company employees (1,065 | 71.4%), not-for-profit organizations (197 | 13.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (76 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 1,065 | 71.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 26 | 1.7% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 76 | 5.1% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 197 | 13.2% |
Local Government Employees | 50 | 3.4% |
State Government Employees | 36 | 2.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 41 | 2.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,491 | 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 (2,999), 53.6% or 1,607 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 32 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.7% or 291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.7% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 82 (61.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 215 (65.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 291 (82.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 89 (33.7%) | 14 (15.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 363 (72.6%) | 18 (5.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 291 (57.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 241 (69.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 21 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,607 (53.6%) | 32 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
According to labor force statistics for Ridgeland, 61.3% of individuals (1,295) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,113) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 74.1% or 235 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.7% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 225 (64.3%) | 6 (1.8%) |
High School Diploma | 460 (49.1%) | 28 (3.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 376 (73.7%) | 19 (3.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 235 (74.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,295 (61.3%) | 53 (2.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgeland
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgeland are Management (106 | 6.7%), Community & Social Service (88 | 5.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88 | 5.6%), Health Technologists (64 | 4.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (55 | 3.5%).
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, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (86.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 97 (91.5%) | 9 (8.5%) |
Business & Financial | 13 (48.1%) | 14 (51.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 12 (13.6%) | 76 (86.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 42 (47.7%) | 46 (52.3%) |
Health Technologists | 42 (65.6%) | 22 (34.4%) |
Total (Category) | 182 (55.7%) | 145 (44.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Ridgeland are Cleaning & Maintenance (183 | 11.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (145 | 9.2%), Healthcare Support (68 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (66 | 4.2%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Ridgeland, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 94 (64.8%) | 51 (35.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 83 (45.4%) | 100 (54.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 183 (39.1%) | 285 (60.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgeland are Office & Administration (204 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (80 | 5.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 30 (37.5%) | 50 (62.5%) |
Office & Administration | 4 (2.0%) | 200 (98.0%) |
Total (Category) | 34 (12.0%) | 250 (88.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgeland are Construction & Extraction (166 | 10.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (66 | 4.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 158 (95.2%) | 8 (4.8%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 66 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 224 (96.6%) | 8 (3.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgeland are Production (127 | 8.1%), Material Moving (119 | 7.6%), and Transportation (18 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 104 (81.9%) | 23 (18.1%) |
Transportation | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 97 (81.5%) | 22 (18.5%) |
Total (Category) | 219 (83.0%) | 45 (17.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgeland
Employment Industries in Ridgeland
The major employment industries in Ridgeland include Accommodation & Food Services (201 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (198 | 12.6%), Administrative & Support (192 | 12.2%), Construction (183 | 11.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (180 | 11.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgeland
The Ridgeland industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Construction (95.6%), and Utilities (76.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 83 (67.5%) | 40 (32.5%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 175 (95.6%) | 8 (4.4%) |
Manufacturing | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Retail Trade | 70 (35.3%) | 128 (64.6%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 82 (71.9%) | 32 (28.1%) |
Utilities | 19 (76.0%) | 6 (24.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 4 (26.7%) | 11 (73.3%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 5 (38.5%) | 8 (61.5%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 93 (48.4%) | 99 (51.6%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 66 (36.7%) | 114 (63.3%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 6 (35.3%) | 11 (64.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 92 (45.8%) | 109 (54.2%) |
Public Administration | 18 (66.7%) | 9 (33.3%) |
Total | 842 (53.5%) | 733 (46.5%) |
Education in Ridgeland
School Enrollment in Ridgeland
The most common levels of schooling among the 832 students in Ridgeland are middle school (217 | 26.1%), elementary school (192 | 23.1%), and high school (182 | 21.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 30 | 3.6% |
Kindergarten | 31 | 3.7% |
Elementary School | 192 | 23.1% |
Middle School | 217 | 26.1% |
High School | 182 | 21.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 159 | 19.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 21 | 2.5% |
Total | 832 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgeland
Out of a total of 832 students who are enrolled in schools in Ridgeland, 256 (30.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 576 (69.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (64.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (52.6%) | 9 (47.4%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 161 (68.8%) | 73 (31.2%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 122 (51.7%) | 114 (48.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 82 (78.8%) | 22 (21.1%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 77 (85.6%) | 13 (14.4%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 85 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 14 (35.9%) | 25 (64.1%) |
Total | 576 (69.2%) | 256 (30.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgeland
Science & technology (76 | 20.5%), social sciences (69 | 18.6%), business (65 | 17.5%), education (45 | 12.1%), and arts & humanities (39 | 10.5%) are the most common fields of study among 371 individuals in Ridgeland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 16 | 4.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 4 | 1.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 22 | 5.9% |
Social Sciences | 69 | 18.6% |
Engineering | 9 | 2.4% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 76 | 20.5% |
Business | 65 | 17.5% |
Education | 45 | 12.1% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 10 | 2.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 6 | 1.6% |
Communications | 10 | 2.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 39 | 10.5% |
Total | 371 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Ridgeland
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgeland
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgeland are males with 3 vehicles (260, accounting for 32.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (198, making up 37.1%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 197 (24.9%) | 47 (6.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 25 (3.2%) | 133 (19.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 257 (32.5%) | 250 (35.7%) |
3 Vehicles | 260 (32.9%) | 198 (28.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 35 (4.4%) | 43 (6.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 17 (2.1%) | 29 (4.1%) |
Total | 791 (100.0%) | 700 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Ridgeland
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgeland are 45 to 59 minutes (364 commuters, 24.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (214 commuters, 14.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (184 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 104 | 7.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 214 | 14.6% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 52 | 3.6% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 168 | 11.5% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 119 | 8.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 31 | 2.1% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 184 | 12.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 51 | 3.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 91 | 6.2% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 364 | 24.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 77 | 5.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 7 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgeland
The most common commute times in Ridgeland are 5 to 9 minutes (149 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (220 commuters, 32.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 58 (7.5%) | 46 (6.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 149 (19.3%) | 65 (9.5%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 37 (4.8%) | 15 (2.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 106 (13.7%) | 62 (9.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 62 (8.0%) | 57 (8.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 6 (0.8%) | 25 (3.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 103 (13.3%) | 81 (11.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 16 (2.1%) | 35 (5.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 34 (4.4%) | 57 (8.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 144 (18.6%) | 220 (32.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 59 (7.6%) | 18 (2.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgeland
The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgeland are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (131, 16.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (129, 18.8%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 59 (7.6%) | 17 (2.5%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 64 (8.3%) | 67 (9.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 46 (5.9%) | 1 (0.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 69 (8.9%) | 83 (12.1%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 131 (16.9%) | 129 (18.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 113 (14.6%) | 78 (11.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 74 (9.6%) | 13 (1.9%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 53 (6.9%) | 82 (11.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 23 (3.0%) | 37 (5.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 103 (13.3%) | 40 (5.8%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (7.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 29 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 72 (10.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 10 (1.3%) | 16 (2.3%) |
Total | 774 (100.0%) | 688 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Ridgeland
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgeland
Of the total 1,073 dwellings in Ridgeland, owner-occupied units account for 588 (54.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 485 (45.2%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 588 | 54.8% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 485 | 45.2% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgeland
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 314 | 29.3% |
2-Person Household | 302 | 28.1% |
3-Person Household | 219 | 20.4% |
4+ Person Household | 238 | 22.2% |
Total Housing Units | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgeland
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 143 (45.5%) | 171 (54.5%) |
2-Person Household | 207 (68.5%) | 95 (31.5%) |
3-Person Household | 87 (39.7%) | 132 (60.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 151 (63.4%) | 87 (36.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 588 (54.8%) | 485 (45.2%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgeland
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 21 (22.1%) | 74 (77.9%) |
High School Diploma | 233 (45.4%) | 280 (54.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 188 (61.8%) | 116 (38.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 146 (90.7%) | 15 (9.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgeland
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 221 | 20.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 212 | 19.8% |
45 to 54 Years | 144 | 13.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 262 | 24.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 69 | 6.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 148 | 13.8% |
85 Years and Over | 17 | 1.6% |
Total | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Ridgeland
Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgeland
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 588 (54.8%) | $68,314 |
Renter-Occupied | 485 (45.2%) | $33,250 |
Average | 1,073 (100.0%) | $55,729 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgeland
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 26 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 12 (2.0%) | 27 (5.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 24 (4.1%) | 125 (25.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 52 (8.8%) | 5 (1.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 7 (1.2%) | 33 (6.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 22 (3.7%) | 70 (14.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 73 (12.4%) | 12 (2.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 172 (29.2%) | 76 (15.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 92 (15.7%) | 65 (13.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 66 (11.2%) | 38 (7.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 42 (7.1%) | 34 (7.0%) |
Total | 588 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgeland
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 70 (11.9%) | 76 (15.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 102 (17.3%) | 103 (21.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 69 (11.7%) | 66 (13.6%) |
$800 to $999 | 67 (11.4%) | 80 (16.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 109 (18.5%) | 116 (23.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 113 (19.2%) | 11 (2.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 34 (5.8%) | 4 (0.8%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 21 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 588 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgeland
Housing Structures in Ridgeland
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 649 | 60.5% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 4 | 0.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 88 | 8.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 121 | 11.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 57 | 5.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 154 | 14.3% |
Total | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgeland
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 561 (86.4%) | 88 (13.6%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 88 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 121 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 27 (17.5%) | 127 (82.5%) |
Total | 588 (54.8%) | 485 (45.2%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgeland
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 28 (4.8%) | 116 (23.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 129 (21.9%) | 270 (55.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 277 (47.1%) | 86 (17.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 154 (26.2%) | 13 (2.7%) |
Total | 588 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgeland
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 17 (2.9%) | 20 (4.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 37 (6.3%) | 29 (6.0%) |
Electricity | 534 (90.8%) | 436 (89.9%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 588 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgeland
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 148 (30.5%) |
1 Vehicle | 119 (20.2%) | 200 (41.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 294 (50.0%) | 53 (10.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 175 (29.8%) | 84 (17.3%) |
Total | 588 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgeland
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgeland
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 184 | 404 |
Median Property Value | $150,000 | $215,200 |
Median Household Income | - | - |
Monthly Housing Costs | $348 | $3 |
Real Estate Taxes | $981 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 33 (17.9%) | 22 (5.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 38 (20.6%) | 4 (1.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 99 (53.8%) | 285 (70.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 14 (7.6%) | 88 (21.8%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 184 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 12 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 59 (32.1%) | 26 (6.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 (3.3%) | 24 (5.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 17 (9.2%) | 16 (4.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 29 (15.8%) | 56 (13.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 54 (29.3%) | 143 (35.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7 (3.8%) | 38 (9.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (14.6%) |
Total | 184 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgeland
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 33 (17.9%) | 69,236 (17,137.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 40 (21.7%) | 67 (16.6%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 34 (18.5%) | 102 (25.3%) |
4.0x or more | 77 (41.8%) | 91 (22.5%) |
Total | 184 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgeland
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 66 (35.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 91 (49.5%) | 71 (17.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 13 (7.1%) | 196 (48.5%) |
Total | 184 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Ridgeland
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgeland
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 241 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 583 (94.8%) | 32 (5.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 264 (70.8%) | 109 (29.2%) |
26 to 34 Years | 282 (85.5%) | 48 (14.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 309 (81.1%) | 72 (18.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 255 (76.3%) | 79 (23.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 427 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 111 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 201 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,673 (88.7%) | 340 (11.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgeland
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 241 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 583 (94.8%) | 32 (5.2%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 264 (70.8%) | 109 (29.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgeland
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 495 (92.0%) | 43 (8.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 423 (81.8%) | 94 (18.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 711 (98.1%) | 14 (1.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 418 (86.0%) | 68 (14.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 611 (83.5%) | 121 (16.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgeland
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 188 (78.0%) | 73 (30.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 396 (64.4%) | 200 (32.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 49 (13.1%) | 215 (57.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 85 (25.8%) | 213 (64.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 104 (27.3%) | 270 (70.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 60 (18.0%) | 217 (65.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 150 (35.1%) | 310 (72.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 111 (100.0%) | 52 (46.9%) |
75 Years and over | 201 (100.0%) | 113 (56.2%) |
Total | 1,344 (44.6%) | 1,663 (55.2%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 39 (9.6%) | 7 (1.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 94 (17.0%) | 138 (23.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (29.8%) | 8 (12.5%) |
75 Years and over | 75 (58.1%) | 55 (76.4%) |
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 | 15 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 36 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (14.9%) | 7 (10.9%) |
75 Years and over | 23 (17.8%) | 11 (15.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision 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 | 10 (2.5%) | 7 (1.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 7 (1.3%) | 37 (6.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (10.9%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 14 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 33 (6.0%) | 15 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (8.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 25 (4.5%) | 115 (19.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (14.9%) | 8 (12.5%) |
75 Years and over | 55 (42.6%) | 50 (69.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 15 (2.7%) | 17 (2.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (8.3%) |
Technology Access in Ridgeland
Computing Device Access in Ridgeland
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 603 | 56.2% |
Smartphone | 861 | 80.2% |
Tablet | 521 | 48.6% |
No Computing Device | 171 | 15.9% |
Total | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Ridgeland
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 642 | 59.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 18 | 1.7% |
Satellite Internet | 45 | 4.2% |
No Internet | 367 | 34.2% |
Total | 1,073 | 100.0% |
Ridgeland Summary
Ridgeland is a town located in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,385 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County.
History
Ridgeland was founded in 1872 as a railroad town. It was named for the nearby ridge of land that runs through the area. The town was incorporated in 1891.
Ridgeland was the site of a major battle during the American Civil War. On July 2, 1863, Confederate forces under General P.G.T. Beauregard attacked Union forces under General Quincy A. Gillmore at the Battle of Honey Hill. The battle was a Confederate victory, but the Union forces were able to hold their ground and prevent the Confederates from advancing further.
Geography
Ridgeland is located at 32 51 25 North 80 51 45 West 32 856944 80 862500
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Ridgeland is home to several businesses, including a lumber mill, a paper mill, and a manufacturing plant. The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,072 people, 817 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density was 492.3 people per square mile (190.2/km2). There were 890 housing units at an average density of 211.7 per square mile (81.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 57.45% White, 40.45% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.
There were 817 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Ridgeland?
Total Population of Ridgeland is 3,737.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgeland?
Total Male Population of Ridgeland is 2,236.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgeland?
Total Female Population of Ridgeland is 1,501.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgeland?
There are 148.97 Males per 100 Females in Ridgeland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgeland?
There are 67.13 Females per 100 Males in Ridgeland.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgeland?
Median Population Age in Ridgeland is 36.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgeland
Average Family Size in Ridgeland is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgeland
Average Household Size in Ridgeland is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgeland?
Per Capita income in Ridgeland is $19,998.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridgeland?
Median Family Income in Ridgeland is $70,825.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgeland?
Median Household Income in Ridgeland is $55,729.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgeland?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgeland is 28.3%.
Women in Ridgeland earn 71.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ridgeland?
Family Income Deficit in Ridgeland is $9,672.
Families that are below poverty line in Ridgeland earn $9,672 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgeland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgeland is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgeland?
There are 1,607 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgeland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgeland?
53.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgeland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgeland?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgeland is 2.0%.