Ridgeland, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ridgeland, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,132 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 788.8 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.53% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,412 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ridgeland grew by 8.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,132 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ridgeland is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.5% of residents. That is 3.3 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,645 25.5% +3.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,958 22.4% +2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,468 20.2% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,957 13.4% -4.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Mississippi, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.2% of the people living in Ridgeland and men 46.8%.
- Women 53.2% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 46.8% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Ridgeland has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,897 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.35% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ridgeland is about 23% higher than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $215,840 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,345 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.9% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ridgeland is about 13.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,345 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ridgeland spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,862 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,127 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,851 | 914 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ridgeland is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ridgeland has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Ridgeland has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Ridgeland | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Ridgeland, MS Compared With Nearby Cities
Ridgeland, MS is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 22,132 residents against a local median of 26,778. The measure that sets Ridgeland, MS apart most is median home price: $215,840, 43% above the local median of $150,638.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $69,897 against a local median of $59,045, 18% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 18% above the local median it puts Ridgeland, MS at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $149,950 on median home price, so Ridgeland, MS sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Ridgeland, MS has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Ridgeland, MS | 22,132 | $69,897 #2/4 | $215,840 #2/4 | 18.8 min #1/4 |
| Madison, MS | 21,023 | $118,326 | $225,000 | 21.2 min |
| Jackson, MS | 145,698 | $42,786 | $75,050 | 19.0 min |
| Pearl, MS | 26,778 | $59,045 | $150,638 | 20.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ridgeland, Mississippi.
How big is Ridgeland, Mississippi by population?
About 22,132 people live in Ridgeland, Mississippi, in 9,412 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 37.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Ridgeland, Mississippi?
Averaged over its land area, Ridgeland, Mississippi has 789 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Ridgeland, Mississippi?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($215,840 against $69,897), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,345 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Ridgeland, Mississippi?
Unemployment in Ridgeland, Mississippi is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Ridgeland, Mississippi have a college degree?
49.3% of adults in Ridgeland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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