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Ridgeland, MS


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Ridgeland, Mississippi

Introduction to Ridgeland, Mississippi

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

Ridgeland History

Ridgeland was originally known as Turner Brashear's Stand. In the early years of its existence, the place has been known under various names. Edward Treakle and Gordon Nichols, who were two real estate developers from Chicago, bought the land from Yellowley. With the purchased land, these real estate developers established the Highland Colony. It was at this time that plans were made to have a town named Ridgeland.

Ridgeland and nearby Attractions

  • Ridgeland Plaza Shopping Center
  • Old Trace Park
  • Rick's Recreation Center
  • Old Capitol Museum

Things To Do In Ridgeland

Ridgeland Plaza Shopping Center, Oak Plaza Shopping Center and North Park Mall are great havens for shopaholics. Rick's Recreation Center is a very popular tourist attraction. The Old Trace Park also offers a host of recreational facilities. Another notable attraction that must not be missed is the Old Capitol Museum. Ridgeland hosts the Red Hot Red Hat Weekend, and Renaissance Fine Arts Festival every year.

Ridgeland Transportation

Jackson International Airport is close to Ridgeland.

Ridgeland Higher Education

The higher education institutes near Ridgeland include Jackson State University, Mississippi College, Hinds Community College, and Holmes Community College.

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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