Ridgely, Maryland
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Ridgely is a town located in Caroline County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,352.
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Geography
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Location of Ridgely, Maryland
Ridgely is located at 38°56'42" North, 75°53'1" West (38.944896, -75.883489)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,352 people, 513 households, and 349 families residing in the town. The population density is 487.9/km² (1,269.0/mi²). There are 553 housing units at an average density of 199.5/km² (519.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 81.58% White, 15.61% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 3.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 513 households out of which 39.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% are married couples living together, 15.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 26.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the town the population is spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,750, and the median income for a family is $38,929. Males have a median income of $27,356 versus $19,844 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,581. 11.3% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.4% of those under the age of 18 and 14.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
- Famous residents include Frank Herzog, a former major league baseball player.
- Ridgely was once considered "The Strawberry Capital" and still holds a Strawberry Festival" each May.
- The town's namesake once practiced law with Henry Clay.
- Ridgely boasts the widest known main street of any town in Maryland.