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Ridgely, MD

Town in Caroline County, Maryland.

Population

1,772

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

951

ZIP codes

0

Ridgely and its ZIP codes

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Ridgely at a glance

  • Ridgely is 49% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,048, 40% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,700 (34% below Maryland) and median rent is $633 a month.

Local data for Ridgely, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ridgely, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$62,048

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$276,700

Median rent

$633/mo

Homeownership

62.9%

Bachelor's or higher

12.6%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

35.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (352), Irish Americans (218), Guatemalan Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Ridgely.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,633

9,016 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,692

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$210M

FY 2026, $6,305 per person

Caroline County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ridgely, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home8.9%

Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ridgely, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

738

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

158

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 25°F

46.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ridgely, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.0%

U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Ridgely

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GreensboroTown4.1 mi1.1
HillsboroTown4.2 mi0.1
Queen AnneTown4.6 mi0.1
West DentonCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.3
DentonTown6.2 mi5.3
GoldsboroTown7.6 mi0.8
CordovaCensus-designated place8.7 mi4.9
WillistonCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.3
HendersonTown10 mi0.1
CentrevilleTown12 mi2.7
MarydelTown13 mi0.1
BarclayTown13 mi0.4
TemplevilleTown14 mi0.1
Church HillTown14 mi0.7
QueenstownTown16 mi2
SudlersvilleTown16 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ridgely, MD in?
Ridgely is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of Ridgely, MD?
About 1,772 people live in Ridgely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ridgely?
Nearby places include Greensboro (4.1 mi), Hillsboro (4.2 mi), Queen Anne (4.6 mi), West Denton (5.1 mi), Denton (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023