Ridgeland, SC Demographics

A map of Ridgeland's Population by Race

Ridgeland, South Carolina had a population of 3,758 in 2020. It was 33.8% White, 43.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 19.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.1% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is the 125th 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

1,270 residents of Ridgeland identify as White, or 33.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ridgeland considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #389 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more White than neighboring Coosawhatchie (10.5% White), and Sheldon (26.4% White). Ridgeland is less White than neighboring Laurel Bay (51% White), Gillisonville (60.7% White), and Burton (42.4% White).

Ridgeland's Black Population

1,640 residents of Ridgeland identify as Black, or 43.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ridgeland larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Black than neighboring Laurel Bay (23.6% Black), Gillisonville (32.8% Black), and Burton (35.7% Black). Ridgeland is less Black than neighboring Coosawhatchie (70.2% Black), and Sheldon (67.4% Black).

Ridgeland's Asian Population

31 residents of Ridgeland identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #157 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Asian than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Asian), Gillisonville (0% Asian), and Sheldon (0.3% Asian). Ridgeland is less Asian than neighboring Laurel Bay (1.7% Asian), and Burton (1.7% Asian).

Ridgeland's Hispanic Population

726 residents of Ridgeland identify as Hispanic, or 19.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ridgeland larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Hispanic than neighboring Coosawhatchie (10.5% Hispanic), Laurel Bay (17% Hispanic), Gillisonville (3.8% Hispanic), Burton (15% Hispanic), and Sheldon (3.3% Hispanic).

Ridgeland's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Ridgeland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #376 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coosawhatchie (0% Native American/Other). Ridgeland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), Gillisonville (1.1% Native American/Other), Burton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Sheldon (0.5% Native American/Other).

Ridgeland's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Ridgeland identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ridgeland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Ridgeland is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ridgeland is more Multiracial than neighboring Gillisonville (1.6% Multiracial). Ridgeland is less Multiracial than neighboring Coosawhatchie (8.8% Multiracial), Laurel Bay (5.6% Multiracial), and Burton (4.3% Multiracial).

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