1805History
== History ==
In 1805, the Choctaw Indian Agency, headed by Silas Dinsmoor, was located in what is now Ridgeland.
1850History
The structure was then called "Turner Brashear's Stand" until about 1850.
1896Disaster
The hotel continued to operate until 1896, when it was destroyed by fire.
1910Education
In 1910 a two-room school was created, and the schools combined with those of Madison by 1925.
1984Architecture
Northpark Mall opened in 1984 and brought more growth to the area.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,173 people, 9,267 households, and 9,022 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 24,047 people living in the city.
2014History
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Jim Pace, racing driver
Rubel Phillips, Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1963 and 1967; spent hi...
2015Education
The Veritas School was a private school which closed in 2015.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 24,340 people, 10,632 households, and 6,046 families residing in the city.
2022Government
Ridgeland made national headlines in 2022 when mayor Gene F.