Ridgeville town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ridgeville town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 1,591. It ranks as the 221st most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ridgeville town is 37.8 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 3.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ridgeville town is $56,134. This is 16% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $183,500. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ridgeville town is Black or African American, making up 60.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.4%) is well below the state average of 62.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (60.8% vs 25.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

6.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% 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 74.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ridgeville 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.