Ridgely is a town located in Caroline County, in the state of Maryland (MD), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 70 ft. With a population of approximately 1,352 residents, Ridgely offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.26% males and 52.74% females, and it has a population density of 263.55 people per square mile (487.86/km²). Ridgely lies at a latitude of 38.94 and a longitude of -75.88, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (11.1%), followed by English (10.3%), German (18.6%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 21660.