Ridgely, MD Demographics

A map of Ridgely's Population by Race

Ridgely, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,772, an increase from the 1,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 10.6% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgely, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgely has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ridgely, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgely is ranked the 292nd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Ridgely was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgely's White Population

1,208 residents of Ridgely, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgely is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Ridgely ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Ridgely's population has decreased from 71.6% to 68.2%.

Ridgely is more White than neighboring Greensboro (51.7% White), and Denton (65.8% White). Ridgely is less White than neighboring Hillsboro (94.5% White), West Denton (100% White), and Queen Anne (71.9% White).

Ridgely's Black Population

187 residents of Ridgely, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgely is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Ridgely ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Ridgely's population has decreased from 12.2% to 10.6%.

Ridgely is more Black than neighboring Hillsboro (1.6% Black), and West Denton (0% Black). Ridgely is less Black than neighboring Greensboro (11.6% Black), Queen Anne (15.2% Black), and Denton (24.5% Black).

Ridgely's Asian Population

20 residents of Ridgely, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgely is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Ridgely ranks 284th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Ridgely's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Ridgely is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Asian), West Denton (0% Asian), and Denton (0.3% Asian). Ridgely is less Asian than neighboring Greensboro (1.7% Asian), and Queen Anne (2.9% Asian).

Ridgely's Hispanic Population

247 residents of Ridgely, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgely is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgely ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgely's population has increased from 9.4% to 13.9%.

Ridgely is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Hispanic), West Denton (0% Hispanic), Queen Anne (0% Hispanic), and Denton (3.5% Hispanic). Ridgely is less Hispanic than neighboring Greensboro (26.2% Hispanic).

Ridgely's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Ridgely, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgely is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgely ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 236.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgely's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Ridgely is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsboro (0% Native American/Other), West Denton (0% Native American/Other), Greensboro (0.1% Native American/Other), Queen Anne (0% Native American/Other), and Denton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Ridgely's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Ridgely, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgely is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgely ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgely's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgely's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Ridgely is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro (3.9% Multiracial), and West Denton (0% Multiracial). Ridgely is less Multiracial than neighboring Greensboro (8.7% Multiracial), Queen Anne (10% Multiracial), and Denton (5.4% 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.