Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ridgeland, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

313

Median Agei

46.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%313

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%11

High School Diploma

48.3%112

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%33

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%30

Associate's Degree

7.3%17

Bachelor's Degree

5.6%13

Master's Degree

0.9%2

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

6.5%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,200

Median Renti

$535

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%96

Renter-Occupied

41.8%69

Total Units

177

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%1

$50K–$100K

24%23

$100K–$150K

43.8%42

$150K–$200K

8.3%8

$200K–$300K

15.6%15

$300K–$500K

7.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,156

Mean Household Incomei

$49,085

Per Capita Incomei

$26,080

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

142

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.9%23

$10K–$15K

3.6%6

$15K–$20K

5.5%9

$20K–$25K

11.5%19

$25K–$30K

9.7%16

$30K–$35K

2.4%4

$35K–$40K

3%5

$40K–$45K

7.3%12

$45K–$50K

4.8%8

$50K–$60K

8.5%14

$60K–$75K

4.2%7

$75K–$100K

11.5%19

$100K–$125K

10.9%18

$125K–$150K

1.8%3

$150K–$200K

1.2%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 84 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

124

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured