Ridge Spring town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ridge Spring town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 848. It ranks as the 286th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ridge Spring town is 43.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ridge Spring town is $38,854. This is 42% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $76,600. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Ridge Spring town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ridge Spring town is Black or African American, making up 55.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.5% vs 25.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 7.1%).

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ridge Spring town, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.