Ridge Spring, South Carolina
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|subdivision_name1 = South Carolina
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|subdivision_name2 = Saluda
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|area_total_sq_mi = 1.85
|area_land_sq_mi = 1.82
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.03
|population_as_of = 2020
|population_total = 579
|population_density_sq_mi = 317.78
|timezone = Eastern (EST)
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|elevation_ft = 633
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|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 29129
|area_code = 803, 839
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|blank_info = 45-60325{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}
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|website = [http://www.ridgespringsc.com/ www.ridgespringsc.com]
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Ridge Spring is a town in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 737 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Mayor-Elect is Ms. Qwendolyn Etheredge.
History
Ridge Hill High School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.{{NRISref|version=2010a}}
Geography
Ridge Spring is located at {{coord|33|50|45|N|81|39|39|W|type:city}} (33.845942, -81.660845).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|1.9|mi2|km2}}, of which {{convert|1.8|mi2|km2}} are land and {{convert|0.04|mi2|km2}} (1.08%) is covered by water.
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1880= 328
|1890= 390
|1900= 411
|1910= 505
|1920= 597
|1930= 628
|1940= 661
|1950= 598
|1960= 649
|1970= 644
|1980= 969
|1990= 861
|2000= 823
|2010= 737
|2020= 579
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:45&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 15, 2022}}
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As of the census of 2000, 823 people, 321 households, and 217 families resided in the town. The population density was {{convert|449.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people}}. The 368 housing units averaged {{convert|200.9|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the town was 33.90% White, 63.91% Black, 0.12% Native American, 0.61% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.55% of the population.
Of the 321 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were not families. About 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the town, the population was distributed as 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,982, and for a family was $28,984. Males had a median income of $30,476 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,083. About 23.4% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.2% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
It is within the Aiken County Public School District.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45081_saluda/DC20SD_C45081.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Saluda County, SC|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-10-25}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st45_sc/schooldistrict_maps/c45081_saluda/DC20SD_C45081_SD2MS.txt Text list]
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School, which has a Monetta postal address,{{cite web|url=https://www.acpsd.net/o/rsmmh|title=Home|publisher=Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School|access-date=2024-10-25|quote=1071 Trojan Road Monetta, SC 29105}} and is outside of the city limits in unincorporated Aiken County,{{cite web|url=https://info2.scdot.org/GISMapping/GISMapdl/Aiken_County.pdf|title=General Highway System Aiken County South Carolina|publisher=South Carolina Department of Transportation|date=July 2023|access-date=2024-10-25|quote=Ridge Spring-Monetta MS & HS}} is the secondary school of the area.
Areas of the district in Saluda County are zoned to Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School and Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle-High School.{{cite web|url=https://www.acpsd.net/documents/community/town-hall/jan.-23-final-board-approved-decisions/2019---20-attendance-areas-maps/627487|title=2019 - 20 Attendance Areas Maps|publisher=Aiken County Public School District|access-date=2024-10-25}} - maps for [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4726/district/4317141/Elementary2019-2020.pdf ES], [https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4726/district/4317142/Middle2019-2020.pdf MS], and [https://5il.co/2le22 HS]. Note the colored area off the map is Saluda County, while the area outlined in black is Aiken County.
Ridge Spring has a public library, a branch of the Saluda County Library.{{cite web | url=https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations-and-hours | title=Locations & Hours | publisher=Greenville County Library System | accessdate=13 June 2019}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.ridgespringsc.com Town of Ridge Spring]
{{Saluda County, South Carolina}}
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