Ridge Spring, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ridge Spring

New Holland Crossroads / Jones Crossroads

Delmar / Lake Murray Shores

Croft / Seiglers Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ridge Spring

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Households with Children

18.3%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.2%
School Age (5-17): 10.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.4%
Seniors (65+): 28.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.2%
High School / GED: 38.1%
Some College or Associate's: 20.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 6.7%
Single Parents: 11.6%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 46.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 58.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 95.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 50.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.0%
Spanish: 7.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 2.0%
Middle School (5-8): 0.9%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 87.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources