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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

River Ridge

Louisiana · 14,588 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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River Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,286. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $151,300. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,588
−1%since 1990
from 14,800 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,217 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 5,293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+13%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024River Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,286
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,289 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,088
+62%since 1990
from $16,727 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$523
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
27.9% rent
3.3
+19%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

30.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.9 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 River Ridge, Louisiana?

River Ridge, Louisiana has about 14,588 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in River Ridge, Louisiana earns about $46,286 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 $151,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in River Ridge, Louisiana?

About 30.7% 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 8.9% of people in River Ridge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Ridge, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, River Ridge, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 212 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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