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Ridgeland town, SC

ZIP 29936 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29936

29936 has a population of 14,493 with a median age of 36.9 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
37.9%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
44.3%+257% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.9%-25% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.8%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.6%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
14.5%-11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
41.3%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
64/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.0%+91% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.4%+115% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.9%+1227% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 29936

Poverty Rate
22.0%+91% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.4%+115% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.4%+42% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.7%+77% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.9%+1227% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,493
Median age36.9
Poverty rate22.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White37.9%
Hispanic13.9%
Black44.3%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born39.6%