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Ridgely

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.984
State:
Tennessee

Ridgely is a town located in Lake County, Tennessee. Ridgely has a 2026 population of 1,657. Ridgely is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,683 in 2020.

The median household income in Ridgely is $24,390 with a poverty rate of 43.57%. The median age in Ridgely is 35.8 years: 29.2 years for males, and 44.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 70.4 males.

1.7K
Total Population
835
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.24%
Growth

Ridgely Population

Ridgely Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,657-4-0.24%
20251,661-5-0.3%
20241,666332.02%
20231,633-32-1.92%
20221,665-56-3.25%
20211,721382.26%
20201,683-5-0.3%
20191,621-29-1.76%
20181,650-20-1.2%
20171,670-25-1.47%
20161,695-9-0.53%
20151,704-27-1.56%
20141,731-27-1.54%
20131,758-2-0.11%
20121,760-21-1.18%
20111,781-14-0.78%
20101,793-2-0.11%

Median Age

Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 29.2 years

Ridgely Adults

There are 1,286 adults, (423 of whom are seniors) in Ridgely.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,054 (58.7%)
Male: 742 (41.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ridgely includes 69.93% White, 22.33% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25669.93%
Black or African American40122.33%
Two or more races1216.74%
Other race150.84%
Native American30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race150.84%
Two or more races40.22%
Native American30.17%
White10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25569.88%
Black or African American40122.33%
Two or more races1176.51%

Ridgely Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ridgely 's average per capita income is $38,944. Household income levels show a median of $24,390. The poverty rate stands at 43.57%.

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
Families$26,111$44,771
Households$24,390$38,713
Non Families$22,850$27,321
Married Families--

$38,944

Average Income

$24,390

Median Household Income

43.57%

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)