Ridgely, TN is an idyllic small town with a population of nearly 2,000. It has a much higher population density than the US as a whole at 973 people per square mile. This little community offers plenty of amenities for its residents including year-round outdoor activities, shops, and local sporting events. Popular outdoor activities include hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and birdwatching at nearby Reelfoot Lake State Park. The town also hosts several local businesses such as Ridgely Cafe & Grill which offers home style cooking and is well known for their famous homemade pies. Other organizations in the area include the Ridgely City Public Library which provides educational materials to the public and Ridgely Town Hall which serves as a meeting place for local government business. Lastly, sports fans can enjoy watching football games at Ridgely High School or visiting one of many golf courses in the area.
The population in Ridgely is 1,950. There are 1,183 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ridgely is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ridgely is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ridgely
- 39.1% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 26.6% are married with children
- 26.6% have children, but are single
Race in Ridgely
- 77.6% are White
- 18.6% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander