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River Ridge

Louisiana · 13,494 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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River Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,154. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,494
−7%since 2000
from 14,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,826 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+13%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024River Ridge
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,154
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,571
+31%since 2000
from $27,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(10,858)
Black12.1%(1,630)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(700)
Asian0.9%(122)
Other0.2%(31)
Diversity Score40%(5,395)
Diversity Score
40
+23%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Ridge, Louisiana?

River Ridge, Louisiana has about 13,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Ridge, Louisiana earns about $60,154 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 $244,200, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in River Ridge, Louisiana?

About 35.6% 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 8.0% 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 1,306 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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