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Ridgecrest

Louisiana · 694 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 $38,628. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−13%since 2000
from 801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,614 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5416687959221K1990201020202024Ridgecrest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,628
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,015
+23%since 2000
from $14,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(738)
Black5.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(473)
Black29.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(16)
Diversity Score57.9%(402)
Diversity Score
58
+255%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

Ridgecrest, Louisiana has about 694 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ridgecrest, Louisiana earns about $38,628 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Ridgecrest, Louisiana?

About 5.7% 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 17.4% of people in Ridgecrest, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ridgecrest, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ridgecrest, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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