Living in Ridgeland, MS
Ridgeland, Mississippi Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,269
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
8.3%
Median Home
$186,500
Median Income
$60,823
Median Rent
$1,043
Ridgeland SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
Ridgeland, MS Cost Of Living
95Ridgeland's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ridgeland | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
Ridgeland, MS Photos
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Rankings for Ridgeland in Mississippi
Map Of Ridgeland, MS
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Population over time in Ridgeland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 37.1% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Ridgeland
| Gender | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgeland for adults over 25
| Education | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ridgeland, Mississippi
| Income | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.6% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
