Ridgeland: Demographics & People
Ridgeland is home to 3,764 people, in 858 households. Population grew 0.2% from 3,756 (2022) to 3,764 (2024). Median age 32.7 years. (12.6y younger than Jasper County; 4.2y younger than South Carolina). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 53% Black and 24% White (non-Hispanic). The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.63). 82% of households are family-led. County is gaining 5,877 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 28% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 4.4 people per household (vs South Carolina avg 2.5).
- 18% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs South Carolina 38%).
- 42 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs South Carolina 68).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.2% from 3,756 (2022) to 3,764 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,771 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 187,117 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,756 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,764 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 3,764 people (vs South Carolina 24,505) |
| Population Estimate | 3,782 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.7y is 6.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.7 years (vs South Carolina 36.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,764 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 805 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,230.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,418.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 311 |
| Population under 18 | 805 |
| Median age | 32.7 years (vs South Carolina 36.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,764 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.63 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 1,756 |
| Asian residents | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 741 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 63.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 48.0% |
| Asian population | 0.3% (vs South Carolina 1.8%) |
| Black population | 53.4% (vs South Carolina 21.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 18.3% (vs South Carolina 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 24.5% (vs South Carolina 60.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,276 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,078 |
| Share born in this state | 60.5% |
| Share born in another state | 39.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 222 |
| From Europe | 25 |
| From Africa | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
858 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 82% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 717 families, 16% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 793 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 717 |
| Married couples with children | 113 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 2.98 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 705 households (vs South Carolina 5,968) |
| Households that are families | 82.2% (vs South Carolina 61.8%) |
| Total households | 858 households (vs South Carolina 9,745) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 25.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 5,877 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 25.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 193,624 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 187,747 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 5,877 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 222 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,226 residents live in group quarters (32.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,226 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 45013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 45 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 013 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Beaufort |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 20.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 45013 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Beaufort County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 6,364 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 45013 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Beaufort County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 84.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 72.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 192,122 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,764, stable, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,764 people (vs South Carolina 24,505) |
| Town Summary · County | Beaufort County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade