CITY · 2020 ACS
Ridgecrest Heights
California · 380 residents · 0.604 sq mi
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The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
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Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024370
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
Wholesale trade14.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(245)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(203)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.1%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ridgecrest Heights, California?
Ridgecrest Heights, California has about 380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Ridgecrest Heights, California?
About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgecrest Heights, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ridgecrest Heights, California?
About 9.8% of people in Ridgecrest Heights, California live below the federal poverty line.
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