Ridgeland, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Ridgeland, Mississippi Summary
Life in Ridgeland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ridgeland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ridgeland:
The population in Ridgeland is 24,330.
The median home value in Ridgeland is $198,800.
The median income in Ridgeland is $64,034.
The cost of living in Ridgeland is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ridgeland is $1,105.
The unemployment rate in Ridgeland is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Ridgeland is 6.9%.
Table Of Contents
Ridgeland SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Ridgeland, MS Crime Report
549
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,297.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.15%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ridgeland / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 549 | 2,297.5 | 2,392.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 86 | 359.9 | 291.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.2 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 7 | 29.3 | 47.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 301.3 | 194.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 463 | 1,937.6 | 2,101.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 76 | 318.0 | 488.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 350 | 1,464.7 | 1,408.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 154.8 | 205.0 | 282.7 |
Ridgeland, MS Cost Of Living
95
Ridgeland's Overall Cost Of Living
Ridgeland's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ridgeland | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 87 | 100 | |
Ridgeland, MS Photos
Source: Flickr User pmsyyz | CC BY-SA 2.0
Rankings for Ridgeland in Mississippi
Map Of Ridgeland, MS
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Population over time in Ridgeland
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,194 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 24,265 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 24,312 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 24,338 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 24,276 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 24,209 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 24,171 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 23,987 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 23,858 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 23,499 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridgeland
| Race | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.2% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 38.9% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Ridgeland
| Gender | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgeland for adults over 25
| Education | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ridgeland, Mississippi
| Income | Ridgeland | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.0% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
