DeRidder Population

1910–2026

9,422

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K12K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for DeRidder. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,422-810.85%
20259,503-580.61%
20249,561-1001.04%
20239,661-360.37%
20229,697-1361.38%
20219,833-190.19%
20209,852-1121.12%
20199,964-1721.70%
201810,136-490.48%
201710,185-2622.51%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

DeRidder has a population change lower than Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Beauregard Parish+0.2%
  • Louisiana−0.7%
  • DeRidder−3.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

DeRidder Demographics

37.6median age

Median age

Female40.8 yrs
Male34.3 yrs

Adults

7,492
1,711 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults5,781 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 4,754Male 51.3% · 5,009

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 98 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

DeRidder Income

$59,801median household income

Median household income

$59,801

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,235

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

DeRidder Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%43%39%
Never married33%38%28%
Divorced17%14%19%
Widowed7%3%12%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201