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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

River Ridge

Louisiana · 14,800 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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River Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,500. Households here earn about 52% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,800
+1%vs 2000
vs 14,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,293 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 5,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024River Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,289
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,727
−38%vs 2000
vs $27,088 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$389
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $523 in 2000
US average: $450
72.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 72.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
2.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(12,324)
Black11%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(426)
Asian0.8%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(4,758)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(13,098)
Black10.3%(1,525)
Hispanic / Latino3%(437)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other0.8%(122)
Diversity Score31.3%(4,628)
31
−4%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Ridge, Louisiana?

River Ridge, Louisiana has about 14,800 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in River Ridge, Louisiana?

The typical household in River Ridge, Louisiana earns about $33,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Ridge, Louisiana expensive?

In River Ridge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in River Ridge, Louisiana?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in River Ridge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Ridge, Louisiana?

About 7.8% of people in River Ridge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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