This was 16.9 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,903.
80.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Ridgeland for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 452 | 19.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 811 | 34.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 142 | 6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 77 | 3.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 367 | 15.5 |
Associate's degree | 190 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 222 | 9.4 |
Master's degree | 94 | 4 |
Professional school degree | 16 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |