Ridgeside, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 879, Ridgeside's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ridgeside is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hamilton County. The total population is 879. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ridgeside is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. With 35.3% of the population under 18, Ridgeside has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ridgeside is $191,167. This is 175% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 137% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.6%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $481,600. Housing costs are 68% higher than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Ridgeside is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ridgeside has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

72.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ridgeside in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 133% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%. Notably, 30.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ridgeside, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.