Ridgely Town, Tennessee
As of the census of 2000, there were 1667 residents, 5369 households, and 3232 families in the town. The population density was 2345.1 people per square mile (905.45/kmē), it is third most densely populated town in Tennessee. There were 751 housing units at an average density of 1057.7 per square mile (408.38/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.8 males. The median age was 41.2 years, the median age of male residents at 35.9 and the median age of female residents at 45.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 79.9% White, 17.94% Black or African American, 0.06% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.14% from two or more races and 0.96% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $20675, it is the 28th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $26607, it is Tennessee's 26th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12176, it is the 28th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The median income of town was $17591, Median income for males is $21602, compared with $12031 for females.
In 2000, 360 pupils and students, of which 46.39% are male and 53.61% are female, 21.6% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.56% nursery or pri school, 9.17% kindergarten, 51.11% elementary school, 25% high school and 9.17% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1667 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1756 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1751 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1701 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1679 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1666 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1606 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1572 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1549 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1544 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1520 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| Elementary school | 101 | 83 | 184 |
| High school | 33 | 57 | 90 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgely town, Tennessee | $20675 | $26607 | $12176 |
| Lake County, Tennessee | $21995 | $30339 | $10794 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |