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The Town of Ridgely had a population of 1,772 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Ridgely is located at latitude 38.9479 and longitude -75.8844 in Caroline County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ridgely encompass a land area of 1.87 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Caroline County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Ridgely has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Ridgely is located within District 7, Ridgely, a minor civil division (MCD) of Caroline County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,772 (100%) |
| Population Density | 951 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,048 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,316 |
| Median Home Value | $276,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 678 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 408 (60.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 241 (35.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 649 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Family Households | 376 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Ridgely to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 293 | 46th |
| Population Density | # 319 | 41st |
| Median Household Income | # 459 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 463 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 200 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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