Ridge Spring, SC population by race
The table below shows Ridge Spring's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 31.53% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 62.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25 | 3.47% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 2.92% |
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Ridge Spring population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Ridge Spring has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ridge Spring's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ridge Spring population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 31.53% are white, 62.08% are Black or African American, 3.47% are some other race and 2.92% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Ridge Spring, SC population by race.
The largest racial group in Ridge Spring is Black or African American with a population of 447 (62.08% of the total population).
Ridge Spring 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ridge Spring is Black or African American with a population of 447 (62.08% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21 (2.92% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ridge Spring, SC
By ethnicity, 42 (5.83% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 678 (94.17% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ridge Spring, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 447 (65.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ridge Spring, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridge Spring's Non-Hispanic population.
Ridge Spring Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 216 | 31.86% |
| Black or African American alone | 447 | 65.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15 | 2.21% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ridge Spring, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 42 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Ridge Spring, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridge Spring's Hispanic population.
Ridge Spring Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 42 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ridge Spring, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.83% of Ridge Spring population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ridge Spring, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 42 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ridge Spring, SC have?
Ridge Spring, SC has 447 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 62.08% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ridge Spring is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ridge Spring, SC?
With 94.17% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ridge Spring.
That being said, with a 31.53% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Ridge Spring.
What is the majority race in Ridge Spring, SC?
With a population of 447 (62.08% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Ridge Spring.
Whites are second largest race in Ridge Spring, with 31.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
