Ridgecrest Population

2010–2026

532

2026 projection

7.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ridgecrest. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026532-71.30%
2025539-122.18%
2024551-20.36%
2023553-71.25%
2022560-91.58%
2021569-81.39%
2020577-264.31%
2019603-121.95%
2018615-111.76%
2017626-81.26%

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Ridgecrest Demographics

25.8median age

Median age

Female26.9 yrs
Male24.6 yrs

Adults

776
79 seniors · 10%697 other adults

Sex

Female 56.9% · 573Male 43.1% · 434

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 10 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

Ridgecrest Income

$41,910median household income

Median household income

$41,910

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,956

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Ridgecrest Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%41%24%
Never married50%52%49%
Divorced11%2%18%
Widowed6%4%8%
Separated2%2%1%

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