Ridgeland
Town in Jasper County, South Carolina
Ridgeland is a town in Jasper County, South Carolina, with 3,758 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laurel Bay, 7.9 miles E.
- 3,758residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 48.3 sq miland area · 125.2 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
- 29936ZIP code
About Ridgeland
Ridgeland is a town in and the county seat of Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. The town incorporation limits extend into Beaufort County up to the Broad River. The population was 3,749 at the 2020 census, all of which resided in Jasper County. Ridgeland is included in the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
Ridgeland was originally known as "Gopher Hill" in 1894, derived from the gopher tortoise, which is indigenous to the area. The name was not considered good enough for a new railroad station, so it was changed to "Ridgeland" in 1902 by the station ticket master, Frederick Henry Ingram, for the fact that the town stands on a sandy ridge that is some of the highest land in Jasper County. Ridgeland is home to the Ridgeland Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison operated by the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
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Living in Ridgeland
- Median household income
- $62,981
- Median home value
- $228,400
- Median rent
- $734/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Ridgeland had 3,758 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,758 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ridgeland at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,758 (2020) |
| Land area | 48.34 sq mi (125.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4688° N, 80.9211° W |
| ZIP code | 29936 |
| Official website | ridgelandsc.gov:80 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4560280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ridgeland
- Laurel Bay7.9 mi E
- Coosawhatchie8.1 mi N
- Seabrook10.6 mi NE
- Gillisonville10.9 mi NW
- Burton11.0 mi E
- Sheldon11.3 mi NE
- Shell Point11.7 mi SE
- Beaufort11.9 mi E
- Lobeco12.2 mi NE
- Dale14.1 mi NE
- Yemassee14.3 mi N
- Hardeeville14.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeland
What county is Ridgeland in?
Ridgeland is in Jasper County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Ridgeland, SC?
3,758 people lived in Ridgeland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ridgeland, SC?
The ZIP code of Ridgeland is 29936.
What is the elevation of Ridgeland?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ridgeland?
Laurel Bay (7.9 mi), Coosawhatchie (8.1 mi), Seabrook (10.6 mi), Gillisonville (10.9 mi), Burton (11.0 mi).
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