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River Ridge

Louisiana · 13,591 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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River Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,056. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $249,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,591
−7%since 2000
from 14,588 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,861 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+16%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024River Ridge
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,056
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,915
+55%since 2000
from $27,088 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(9,965)
Black11.8%(1,604)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,371)
Asian1.2%(161)
Other2%(275)
Diversity Score52.4%(7,127)
Diversity Score
52
+61%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Ridge, Louisiana?

River Ridge, Louisiana has about 13,591 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Ridge, Louisiana earns about $72,056 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 $249,300, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in River Ridge, Louisiana?

About 34.2% 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 8.5% 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 1,209 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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