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Ridgeland

County:
Jasper County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
48.34

Ridgeland is a town located in Jasper County, South Carolina. Ridgeland has a 2026 population of 3,739. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Ridgeland is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,753 in 2020.

The median household income in Ridgeland is $62,981 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Ridgeland is 32.7 years: 34.8 years for males, and 31.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 180.3 males.

3.7K
Total Population
77
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.05%
Growth

Ridgeland Population

Ridgeland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,739-2-0.05%
20253,741-3-0.08%
20243,744-26-0.69%
20233,770-20-0.53%
20223,790280.74%
20213,76290.24%
20203,753-17-0.45%
20193,833-16-0.42%
20183,849-140-3.51%
20173,989-23-0.57%
20164,012832.11%
20153,929-65-1.63%
20143,994120.3%
20133,982-16-0.4%
20123,998-34-0.84%
20114,032-4-0.1%
20104,029110.27%
20002,51800%

Median Age

Overall: 32.7 years
Female: 31.2 years
Male: 34.8 years

Ridgeland Adults

There are 2,959 adults, (311 of whom are seniors) in Ridgeland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,343 (35.7%)
Male: 2,421 (64.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ridgeland includes 53.53% Black or African American, 24.52% White, 13.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,01553.53%
White92324.52%
Other race51713.74%
Two or more races2125.63%
Native American842.23%
Asian130.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race51213.6%
Two or more races962.55%
Native American762.02%
Black or African American40.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,01153.43%
White92324.52%
Two or more races1163.08%
Asian130.35%
Native American80.21%
Other race50.13%

Ridgeland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ridgeland 's average per capita income is $32,430. Household income levels show a median of $62,981. The poverty rate stands at 26.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,464-
Families$71,250$71,493
Households$62,981$68,033
Non Families-$29,735

$32,430

Average Income

$62,981

Median Household Income

26.81%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)