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Ridgeland, SC


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Ridgeland, South Carolina

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.

The People and Families of Ridgeland

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Ridgeland Housing

About 43% of housing units in Ridgeland are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Ridgeland, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Ridgeland are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRidgeland Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRidgeland Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ridgeland Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ridgeland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ridgeland, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults32
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime26
Low Property Crime14

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