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Ridgecrest

Louisiana · 801 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Ridgecrest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,600. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

801
+4%since 1990
from 772 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,863 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,795 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+17%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5416687959221K1990201020202024Ridgecrest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,629
+59%since 1990
from $9,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
17.9% rent
1.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(738)
Black5.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(131)
16
+2434%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

Ridgecrest, Louisiana has about 801 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ridgecrest, Louisiana earns about $31,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ridgecrest, Louisiana expensive?

In Ridgecrest, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ridgecrest, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

About 21.7% of people in Ridgecrest, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgecrest, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgecrest, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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