Ridgeland, MS Demographics

A map of Ridgeland's Population by Race

Ridgeland, Mississippi had a population of 24,340 in 2020. It was 46.2% White, 39.4% Black, 4.2% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ridgeland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is the 17th most populous. 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's White Population

11,256 residents of Ridgeland identify as White, or 46.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Ridgeland slightly less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #245 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more White than neighboring Jackson (16.5% White). Ridgeland is less White than neighboring Madison (78.6% White), Flowood (67.1% White), Gluckstadt (58.9% White), and Pearl (62.2% White).

Ridgeland's Black Population

9,588 residents of Ridgeland identify as Black, or 39.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #201 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Black than neighboring Madison (11.7% Black), Flowood (20.9% Black), Gluckstadt (31.5% Black), and Pearl (26.7% Black). Ridgeland is less Black than neighboring Jackson (78.5% Black).

Ridgeland's Asian Population

1,029 residents of Ridgeland identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Asian than neighboring Gluckstadt (3.8% Asian), Jackson (0.5% Asian), and Pearl (1.2% Asian). Ridgeland is less Asian than neighboring Madison (4.8% Asian), and Flowood (6.1% Asian).

Ridgeland's Hispanic Population

1,646 residents of Ridgeland identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #39 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison (2% Hispanic), Flowood (3% Hispanic), Gluckstadt (2.3% Hispanic), Jackson (2.1% Hispanic), and Pearl (5.7% Hispanic).

Ridgeland's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Ridgeland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other). Ridgeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pearl (0.9% Native American/Other).

Ridgeland's Multiracial Population

684 residents of Ridgeland identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Ridgeland is ranked #173 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison (2.5% Multiracial), Flowood (2.3% Multiracial), and Jackson (1.9% Multiracial). Ridgeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Gluckstadt (3% Multiracial), and Pearl (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.