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Ridgely

County:
Caroline County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.864
State:
Maryland

Ridgely is a town located in Caroline County, Maryland. Ridgely has a 2026 population of 1,663. Ridgely is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,612 in 2020.

The median household income in Ridgely is $62,048 with a poverty rate of 12.77%. The median age in Ridgely is 34.3 years: 29.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males.

1.7K
Total Population
892
Density (mi²)
9 0.54%
Growth

Ridgely Population

Ridgely Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,66390.54%
20251,65480.49%
20241,646221.35%
20231,624130.81%
20221,611-4-0.25%
20211,61530.19%
20201,612-2-0.12%
20191,66280.48%
20181,654150.92%
20171,639241.49%
20161,61550.31%
20151,610-2-0.12%
20141,61230.19%
20131,609-4-0.25%
20121,613-10-0.62%
20111,623-16-0.98%
20101,638-2-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 34.3 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 29.6 years

Ridgely Adults

There are 1,228 adults, (233 of whom are seniors) in Ridgely.

Sex Ratio

Female: 958 (54.1%)
Male: 814 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ridgely includes 74.04% White, 11.96% Black or African American, 6.04% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,31274.04%
Black or African American21211.96%
Two or more races1216.83%
Other race1076.04%
Asian201.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1045.87%
Other race703.95%
Two or more races482.71%
Black or African American251.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,20868.17%
Black or African American18710.55%
Two or more races734.12%
Other race372.09%
Asian201.13%

Ridgely Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ridgely 's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $62,048. The poverty rate stands at 12.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,559-
Families$79,722$90,499
Households$62,048$76,513
Non Families$40,688$51,469

$41,250

Average Income

$62,048

Median Household Income

12.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)