Ridgely, Maryland
Ridgely: town in Maryland, United States
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Ridgely is a town located in the county of Caroline in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,639 and a population density of 339 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,655 inhabitants.
The town was created 130 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Ridgely
| Population | 1,655 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Caroline County |
| Postal code | 21660 |
| Phone Area Codes | 410 |
| Area | 4.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9479,-75.8844 |
| Altitude | 59 feet / 18 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1896 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:45:38 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 343 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridgely is located at 38°56'52"N 75°53'4"W (38.9478900, -75.8843800).
Ridgely map
Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ridgely increased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,639 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,623 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,613 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,609 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,612 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,610 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,615 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,638 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,652 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,657 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,655 | -0.12% | estimation process |
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People born in Ridgely (2)
People born in Ridgely, including politician Robert P. Dean, baseball player Wilbert Pritchett, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridgely, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162168 | Chesapeake College | Wye Mills (MD) | 21679-0008 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgely, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ridgely.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgely Post Office | Ridgely (MD) | 21660 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ridgely, Tennessee town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 1,604 people.
- Ridgely, Missouri human settlement in Platte County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 112 people.
Other cities in Caroline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caroline County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 4,538 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Boonsboro | 3,655 | Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States |
| Federalsburg | 2,658 | Town of the United States |
| Greensboro | 1,878 | Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland |
| Preston | 700 | Human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Goldsboro | 233 | Town of the United States |
| Hillsboro | 156 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Henderson | 143 | Town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States |
| Marydel | 136 | Town of the United States |
| Templeville | 116 | Town in Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridgely distances to largest Maryland cities