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DeRidder

Louisiana · 9,503 residents (2025 est.) · 9.29 sq mi
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DeRidder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,763
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+3%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,801
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,952 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,655
+80%since 2000
from $16,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−5%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(5,861)
Black34.5%(3,381)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(235)
Asian1.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(6,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(5,048)
Black28.1%(2,744)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(619)
Asian1.6%(161)
Other12.2%(1,191)
Diversity Score79.3%(7,743)
Diversity Score
79
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeRidder, Louisiana?

DeRidder, Louisiana has about 9,763 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeRidder, Louisiana?

The typical household in DeRidder, Louisiana earns about $59,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeRidder, Louisiana expensive?

In DeRidder, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in DeRidder, Louisiana?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in DeRidder, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeRidder, Louisiana?

About 19.1% of people in DeRidder, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeRidder, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, DeRidder, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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