Ridgeland, MS Demographics

A map of Ridgeland's Population by Race

Ridgeland, Mississippi has an estimated population of 24,587, a slight increase from the 24,340 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.4% Black, 40.1% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgeland has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ridgeland, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgeland is ranked the 17th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ridgeland was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgeland's White Population

9,850 residents of Ridgeland, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgeland is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Ridgeland ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's White population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 46.2% to 40.1%.

Ridgeland is more White than neighboring Jackson (13.3% White). Ridgeland is less White than neighboring Madison (77.3% White), Flowood (71% White), Gluckstadt (42.5% White), and Pearl (57.9% White).

Ridgeland's Black Population

11,399 residents of Ridgeland, or 46.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgeland is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Ridgeland ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Black residents' share of Ridgeland's population has increased from 39.4% to 46.4%.

Ridgeland is more Black than neighboring Madison (12.7% Black), Flowood (17% Black), Gluckstadt (42.3% Black), and Pearl (29.1% Black). Ridgeland is less Black than neighboring Jackson (81.7% Black).

Ridgeland's Asian Population

853 residents of Ridgeland, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgeland is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Ridgeland ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.5%.

Ridgeland is more Asian than neighboring Jackson (0.3% Asian), and Pearl (2.5% Asian). Ridgeland is less Asian than neighboring Madison (5.9% Asian), Flowood (3.7% Asian), and Gluckstadt (11.2% Asian).

Ridgeland's Hispanic Population

1,609 residents of Ridgeland, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgeland is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgeland ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Ridgeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison (2.3% Hispanic), Flowood (3.9% Hispanic), Gluckstadt (1.7% Hispanic), Jackson (2.4% Hispanic), and Pearl (6.4% Hispanic).

Ridgeland's Native American/Other Population

319 residents of Ridgeland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgeland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgeland ranks 128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 132.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgeland's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Ridgeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (0.4% Native American/Other), Flowood (0.7% Native American/Other), Gluckstadt (0.5% Native American/Other), Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pearl (0.5% Native American/Other).

Ridgeland's Multiracial Population

557 residents of Ridgeland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgeland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgeland ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Ridgeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison (1.4% Multiracial), Gluckstadt (1.8% Multiracial), and Jackson (2% Multiracial). Ridgeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Flowood (3.6% Multiracial), and Pearl (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.