Population 3,249 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ridgetop
Household size in Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Ridgetop average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65).
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ridgetop is 42.5 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Ridgetop as they are nationally: 11.5%, against 11.6%.
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 Ridgetop
Renters in Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.8% of households in Ridgetop rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly three in ten owners (27.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Ridgetop than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ridgetop is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Nashville area.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $814 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $858 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $956 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,369 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$555 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ridgetop costs $1,369 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 39.1% of the typical renter's income, 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 Ridgetop
Bachelor's degrees in Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Ridgetop than nationally: 30.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.9% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ridgetop is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Nashville area.
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 Ridgetop
| Period | Ridgetop | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Ridgetop: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
Ridgetop compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgetop | 2.62 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 1995 | $1,369 | 30.1% | 91.9% | 6.6% |
| Greenbrier | 2.72 | 41.7 | 7.1% | 15.5% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,443 | 22.9% | 93.8% | 2.6% |
| Millersville | 2.38 | 44.1 | 14.5% | 26.9% | 7.5% | 1992 | $1,436 | 22.6% | 89.4% | 5.3% |
| Goodlettsville | 2.39 | 40.8 | 12.4% | 37.1% | 6.4% | 1987 | $1,401 | 33.8% | 91.9% | 5.1% |
| White House | 2.58 | 36.7 | 14.1% | 22.8% | 4.3% | 2001 | $1,420 | 26.2% | 92.0% | 3.1% |
| Springfield | 2.75 | 36.6 | 16.8% | 36.4% | 7.8% | 1988 | $1,363 | 18.1% | 86.8% | 3.8% |
| Joelton | 2.43 | 45.2 | 5.8% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 1988 | $1,135 | 28.6% | 90.0% | 5.1% |
| Flewellyn | 2.89 | 41.7 | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.9% | 1996 | $1,408 | 26.3% | 93.5% | 0.6% |
| Coopertown | 2.78 | 45.2 | 1.9% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 1998 | $1,388 | 30.8% | 91.7% | 0.2% |
| Cross Plains | 2.65 | 42.2 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 1993 | $1,381 | 19.0% | 87.2% | 4.0% |
| Pinnacle | 2.62 | 39.2 | 3.4% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 1989 | $1,250 | 22.9% | 81.1% | 4.4% |
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 Ridgetop. 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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