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Ridgecrest

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.861
State:
California

Ridgecrest is a city located in Kern County, California. Ridgecrest has a 2026 population of 28,373. Ridgecrest is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 1.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,994 in 2020.

28.4K
Total Population
1,360
Density (mi²)
161 0.57%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)