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Ridgeland, MS

Founded 1805Madison CountyElev. 109 m
Population
24,548
Median home
$259,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Ridgeland

With about 24,548 residents, Ridgeland is one of Mississippi's notable places. Ridgeland was founded in 1805 and sits in Madison County. The median age is 35.5 and the median household income is $63,470. Homes carry a median value of $259,600, and about 48% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (43.7%). Around 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,548
Median age
35.5
Median household income
$63,470
Per-capita income
$48,807
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
94.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black43.7%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.8%
Sales & office20%
Service15.2%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$259,600
Median gross rent
$1,204/mo
Owner-occupied
47.8%
Median year built
1990
Households
10,628
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Ridgeland has 5 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading9%
Math10%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
OLD TOWN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 68
ANN SMITH ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -12
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 35
MADISON CO PRE SCHOOLGrades 1515

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime6% below national
Ridgeland362
Mississippi213
United States386
29% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime12% below national
Ridgeland1,716
Mississippi1,667
United States1,952
15% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ridgeland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ridgeland.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Madison County
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ridgeland is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ridgeland was founded in 1805 and sits in Madison County. Elevation ~109 m.

Map of Ridgeland
Ridgeland, MS
Where Ridgeland is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Natchez Trace (170-30)
Notable people from Ridgeland
Faith HillBianca Knight
People searches in Ridgeland
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Nearby cities
Madison (4 mi)Jackson (8 mi)Flowood (8 mi)Pearl (11 mi)Clinton (12 mi)Brandon (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Ridgeland, MS (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ridgeland, Mississippi.

Jason Boyce Lee, 56
Ridgeland · Madison County · 39157
AKA Jason Lee, Jason B Lee

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ridgeland — frequently asked

What is the population of Ridgeland, Mississippi?
Ridgeland has a population of about 24,548, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ridgeland?
The median home value in Ridgeland is $259,600, and the median gross rent is $1,204/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ridgeland safe? What is the crime rate?
Ridgeland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 362 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ridgeland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ridgeland?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Ridgeland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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