Ridgeland Authority

Ridgeland is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 3,764.

Ridgeland, South Carolina

In Beaufort County, South Carolina, Ridgeland anchors a community of 3,764. The median household income stands at $62,981.

Definition and scope

Located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, Ridgeland operates within South Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Ridgeland has approximately 3,764 residents. The median age is 32.7 years. Roughly 47% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $228,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 24.5%
• Black or African American: 53.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Ridgeland is $62,981. Poverty rate stands at 26.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.2%. Educational attainment: 8.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Ridgeland:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Ridgeland is Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport. Federal court business routes through Jasper County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Yemassee, South Carolina.

Geography and climate

Ridgeland sits at an elevation of 51 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9a.

References

• South Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for South Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.