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Crime in Ridgeland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ridgeland. Key points include:
There were 415 total crimes in Ridgeland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgeland is 1,700.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgeland is 319.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ridgeland is 1,380.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ridgeland is -19.77% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Ridgeland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ridgeland / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 415 | 1,700.3 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 78 | 319.6 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 16.4 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 45.1 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 54 | 221.2 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 337 | 1,380.8 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 163.9 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 260 | 1,065.3 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 151.6 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ridgeland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ridgeland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ridgeland is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ridgeland is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ridgeland is $282,705.
The median income in Ridgeland is $66,038.
Ridgeland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ridgeland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ridgeland | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 90 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ridgeland, MS Weather
The average high in Ridgeland is 75.9° and the average low is 53.4°.
There are 70.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ridgeland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ridgeland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ridgeland
The current population in Ridgeland is 24,587. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,587 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 24,548 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 24,618 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 24,330 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 24,194 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 24,269 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 24,265 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,312 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 24,338 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 24,276 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 24,209 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 24,171 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 23,987 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 23,858 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 23,499 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridgeland
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Ridgeland is:
40.1% White with 9,850 White residents.
46.4% African American with 11,399 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 853 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 261 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 557 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 1,609 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.1% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 46.4% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ridgeland
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Ridgeland is 52.5% female with 12,910 female residents.
Ridgeland is 47.5% male with 11,676 male residents.
| Gender | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgeland for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Ridgeland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ridgeland, Mississippi
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3.2% of households in Ridgeland earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Ridgeland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Ridgeland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Ridgeland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.2% of households in Ridgeland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Ridgeland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Ridgeland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Ridgeland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Ridgeland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.9% of households in Ridgeland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
