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Ridgeland, South Carolina, in Jasper county, is 27 miles N of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 153 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The town has a population of 2,518.
In Ridgeland, about 17% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ridgeland live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 55% of Ridgeland is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for South Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Ridgeland is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Ridgeland had a median family income of $37,647. 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.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeland ($8,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 43% of housing units in Ridgeland are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Ridgeland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Ridgeland are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Ridgeland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Ridgeland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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