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Ridgeway, SC
Town in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
Population
261
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
539
ZIP codes
0
Ridgeway and its ZIP codes
Ridgeway at a glance
- Ridgeway is about 3.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Ridgeway, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfield County. PPP loans are for Ridgeway.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,039
6,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,356
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $8,422 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeway, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
419
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
175
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeway, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Ridgeway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlythewoodTown | 6.2 mi | 10.6 |
| Winnsboro MillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.4 |
| WinnsboroTown | 8.8 mi | 3.9 |
| ElginTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DentsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| LugoffCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22.8 |
| WoodfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Arcadia LakesTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Forest AcresCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| JenkinsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Great FallsTown | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| St. AndrewsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| IrmoTown | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| ColumbiaCity | 20 mi | 138.5 |
| CamdenCity | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| Seven OaksCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeway, SC in?
- Ridgeway is in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ridgeway, SC?
- About 261 people live in Ridgeway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeway?
- Nearby places include Blythewood (6.2 mi), Winnsboro Mills (7.1 mi), Winnsboro (8.8 mi), Elgin (13 mi), Dentsville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023