Population 89,587 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
Household size in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.72 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.70 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.71, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 35.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 36.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.4 | 37.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale is young: half of its residents are under 33.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 32.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 17.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 16.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale: 24.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
Renters in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 34.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.8% | 37.9% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 40.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.3% | 39.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale rent: 56.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 28.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale is close to the national rate: 8.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only one other Memphis neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,029 | $912 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,072 | $991 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,080 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,532 | $1,428 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$504 | +$516 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale pays $1,532 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Memphis area overall ($1,428). Rents are up $504 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
Bachelor's degrees in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 26.6% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 28.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 30.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 84.8% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 86.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale
| Period | Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 11.0% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale | 2.77 | 33.4 | 24.3% | 56.3% | 8.8% | 1984 | $1,532 | 19.5% | 89.7% | 9.5% |
| Windyke-Southwind | 2.86 | 34.9 | 19.1% | 54.4% | 8.7% | 1998 | $1,595 | 43.2% | 92.2% | 5.6% |
| Parkway Village-Oakhaven | 3.04 | 29.1 | 27.0% | 59.6% | 19.2% | 1972 | $1,281 | 12.1% | 78.0% | 9.1% |
| River Oaks | 2.27 | 40.4 | 9.3% | 45.6% | 8.0% | 1983 | $1,608 | 58.3% | 95.8% | 3.3% |
| River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral | 2.33 | 37.8 | 17.7% | 52.8% | 6.4% | 1983 | $1,415 | 43.8% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| Walnut Grove - Shelby Farms PD | 2.63 | 44.8 | 5.1% | 30.1% | 3.6% | 2003 | $2,142 | 71.2% | 97.5% | 1.7% |
| East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire | 2.44 | 36.7 | 14.2% | 43.3% | 11.4% | 1959 | $1,292 | 41.9% | 89.2% | 8.6% |
| Cordova-Appling | 2.58 | 37.5 | 13.3% | 44.3% | 6.7% | 1994 | $1,769 | 39.3% | 93.2% | 4.8% |
| Berclair-Highland Heights | 3.25 | 27.2 | 22.0% | 51.8% | 9.6% | 1956 | $1,078 | 14.5% | 68.5% | 6.7% |
| White Haven-Coro Lake | 2.65 | 38.3 | 24.3% | 49.8% | 12.7% | 1968 | $1,100 | 18.2% | 86.9% | 14.2% |
| Midtown-Memphis | 2.06 | 39.0 | 13.1% | 55.5% | 15.2% | 1951 | $1,133 | 35.5% | 88.2% | 11.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hickory Ridge-South Riverdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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