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Ridgeland, MS


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Ridgeland, Mississippi

Ridgeland, Mississippi, in Madison county, is 9 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 171 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is considered part of the Jackson metropolitan area. Ridgeland has a population of 20,173.

The People and Families of Ridgeland

In Ridgeland, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ridgeland live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeland had a median family income of $59,249. Ridgeland is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Ridgeland finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Ridgeland is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeland ($41,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ridgeland Housing

About 48% of housing units in Ridgeland are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Ridgeland, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Ridgeland. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Of Note

High Points

Ridgeland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRidgeland Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRidgeland Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRidgeland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRidgeland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRidgeland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRidgeland Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ridgeland Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ridgeland, MS

Comparing Ridgeland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Female Share of the Population73
Male Share of the Population48
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married25
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home69
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime46

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