Ridgeland, SC Demographics

A map of Ridgeland's Population by Race

Ridgeland, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,764, a less than 1% change from the 3,758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.4% Black, 24.5% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina 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 65.8% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgeland is ranked the 126th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgeland's White Population

923 residents of Ridgeland, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgeland is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Ridgeland ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's White population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 33.8% to 24.5%.

Ridgeland is more White than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% White), Gillisonville (14% White), and Sheldon (20.3% White). Ridgeland is less White than neighboring Laurel Bay (45.2% White), and Burton (49.6% White).

Ridgeland's Black Population

2,011 residents of Ridgeland, or 53.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgeland is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Ridgeland ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Ridgeland's population has increased from 43.6% to 53.4%.

Ridgeland is more Black than neighboring Coosawhatchie (44.2% Black), Laurel Bay (38.4% Black), and Burton (37.8% Black). Ridgeland is less Black than neighboring Gillisonville (86% Black), and Sheldon (76.2% Black).

Ridgeland's Asian Population

13 residents of Ridgeland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgeland is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ridgeland ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Asian residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Ridgeland is more Asian than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Asian), Gillisonville (0% Asian), and Sheldon (0% Asian). Ridgeland is less Asian than neighboring Burton (3.4% Asian).

Ridgeland's Hispanic Population

688 residents of Ridgeland, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgeland is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgeland ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgeland's population has decreased from 19.3% to 18.3%.

Ridgeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Hispanic), Laurel Bay (13.8% Hispanic), Gillisonville (0% Hispanic), Burton (3.4% Hispanic), and Sheldon (3.4% Hispanic).

Ridgeland's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Ridgeland, or 0.3% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgeland ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgeland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ridgeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Native American/Other), Laurel Bay (0.2% Native American/Other), Gillisonville (0% Native American/Other), Burton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Sheldon (0% Native American/Other).

Ridgeland's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Ridgeland, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgeland is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgeland ranks 404th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgeland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgeland's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.1%.

Ridgeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Laurel Bay (2.1% Multiracial), Gillisonville (0% Multiracial), and Sheldon (0% Multiracial). Ridgeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Coosawhatchie (55.8% Multiracial), and Burton (5.7% 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.