Demographics & People — Ridgely, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,723 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 694 |
| Family Households | 453 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4029 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,203 |
| Black or African American | 391 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 758 |
| Other groups | 465 |
| American | 251 |
| Irish | 169 |
| German | 104 |
| English | 83 |
| European | 32 |
| Polish | 14 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 12 |
Language
| English Only | 1,553 |
| Spanish | 28 |
| Population 5+ | 1,597 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 64 |
| Population 18+ | 1,306 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ridgely, Tennessee.