State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
9.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,123.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.04%
Growth Since 2010
-1.97%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,753
World Population Review
DeRidder, Louisiana Population 2021
10,370
DeRidder is a city located in Beauregard Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 10,370, it is the 35th largest city in Louisiana and the 3018th largest city in the United States . DeRidder is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,578 in 2010. DeRidder reached it's highest population of 11,057 in 1980. Spanning over 9 miles, DeRidder has a population density of 1,124 people per square mile.
The average household income in DeRidder is $63,735 with a poverty rate of 21.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $737 per month, and the median house value is $144,500. The median age in DeRidder is 34.7 years, 33.8 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
DeRidder Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeRidder was:
- White: 58.49%
- Black or African American: 35.90%
- Two or more races: 3.43%
- Asian: 1.00%
- Native American: 0.61%
- Other race: 0.53%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of DeRidder, Louisiana is 10,370 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,697.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,578.
DeRidder, Louisiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,753 | 128 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 37,625 | 128 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 37,497 | 128 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 37,369 | 522 | 1.40% |
| 2017 | 36,847 | -126 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 36,973 | 442 | 1.20% |
| 2015 | 36,531 | 292 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 36,239 | -21 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 36,260 | -73 | -0.20% |
| 2012 | 36,333 | 243 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 36,090 | 259 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 35,831 | 0.00% |
DeRidder Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,353 | 58.49% |
| Black or African American | 3,899 | 35.90% |
| Two or More Races | 372 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 66 | 0.61% |
| Some Other Race | 58 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
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DeRidder Population by Race
DeRidder Population Pyramid $2021
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DeRidder Population by Age
DeRidder Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,838 | 2.73 | 59.6 |
| Married | 1,649 | 3.28 | 77.5 |
| Non Family | 1,328 | 1.2 | 51.1 |
| Female | 687 | 4.09 | 37.3 |
| Male | 174 | 3.9 | 43.1 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
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DeRidder Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 4.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 630 | 8.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,576 | 35.00% |
| Some College | 1,679 | 22.81% |
| Associates Degree | 491 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,048 | 14.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 610 | 8.29% |
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DeRidder Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
DeRidder Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,048 | 3,638 | 1,095 |
| Black | 2,660 | 2,230 | 426 |
| Hispanic | 458 | 380 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 89 | 9 |
| Asian | 69 | 58 | 16 |
| Native American | 58 | 39 | 6 |
| Other Race | 42 | 36 | 15 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 35.71%.
DeRidder Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,442
Average Earnings
$34,583
Average Male
$23,083
Average Female
DeRidder Earnings by Educational Attainment
DeRidder Language by Age
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DeRidder Language
91.36% of DeRidder residents speak only English, while 8.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.05% of the population.
DeRidder Language
DeRidder Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,494 | 1,067 | 19.42% |
| Black | 3,761 | 994 | 26.43% |
| Hispanic | 819 | 116 | 14.16% |
| Multiple | 364 | 80 | 21.98% |
| Other | 58 | 12 | 20.69% |
| Native | 58 | 10 | 17.24% |
| Asian | 109 | 4 | 3.67% |
21.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.24%
Male Poverty Rate
23.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in DeRidder
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeRidder is Black, with 26.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeRidder is Asian, with 3.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.27%.
DeRidder Poverty
DeRidder Poverty Rate by Education
DeRidder Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
DeRidder Married by Age and Sex
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DeRidder Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
DeRidder Marital Status by Race
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DeRidder Marital Status
DeRidder Veterans by War
DeRidder Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 633 | 13.24% |
| Black | 465 | 15.83% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8.52% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 26.09% |
| Native American | 24 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 7 | 7.22% |
| Other Race | 5 | 10.64% |
| Islander | 4 | 100.00% |
DeRidder Veterans by Race
DeRidder Veterans by Education
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7.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
DeRidder Veterans by Education
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59.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
DeRidder Employment by Age
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DeRidder Employment by Race
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DeRidder Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.47%
Native Born
4.53%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.47% of DeRidder residents were born in the United States, with 60.28% having been born in Louisiana. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
DeRidder Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,370 | -109 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 10,479 | -109 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 10,588 | -109 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 10,697 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 10,698 | -186 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 10,884 | 127 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 10,757 | 68 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 10,689 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 10,693 | -24 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 10,717 | 24 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 10,693 | 60 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 10,633 | 825 | 0.81% |
| 2000 | 9,808 | -60 | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 9,868 | -1,189 | -1.13% |
| 1980 | 11,057 | 3,027 | 3.25% |
| 1970 | 8,030 | 842 | 1.11% |
| 1960 | 7,188 | 1,389 | 2.17% |
| 1950 | 5,799 | 2,049 | 4.46% |
| 1940 | 3,750 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1930 | 3,747 | 212 | 0.58% |
| 1920 | 3,535 | 0.00% |