Ridgely Town, Maryland
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1352 residents, 513 households, and 350 families in the town. The population density was 1269 people per square mile (489.96/kmē), it would be the 236th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Maryland. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 516.8 per square mile (199.54/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.63 persons, and the average family size was 3.21 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age is 32.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Ridgely Town was 32.1 and 33.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 81.58% White, 15.61% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 0.59% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.04% from two or more races and 0.96% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $35750, it is Maryland's 68th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $38929, it is 57th poorest town by median family income in Maryland. The per capita income for the town was $15581, it would be the 45th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Maryland. The median income is $19704, The median income for males was $23158, compared to $16061 for females.
In 2000, 338 pupils and students, of which 53.55% are male and 46.45% are female, 25% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.65% nursery or pri school, 6.51% kindergarten, 48.52% elementary school, 22.49% high school and 11.83% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1352 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1363 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1361 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1348 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1349 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1357 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1339 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1350 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1466 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1510 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1517 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 24 | 12 | 36 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Elementary school | 97 | 67 | 164 |
| High school | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| College or graduate school | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgely town, Maryland | $35750 | $38929 | $15581 |
| Caroline County, Maryland | $38832 | $44825 | $17275 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |