Ridgecrest, Louisiana Population 2022
Ridgecrest is a city located in Louisiana. Ridgecrest has a 2020 population of 570. Ridgecrest is currently declining at a rate of -1.89% annually and its population has decreased by -16.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 680 in 2010.
The average household income in Ridgecrest is $38,582 with a poverty rate of 51.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $492 per month, and the median house value is $46,900. The median age in Ridgecrest is 25.9 years, 23.9 years for males, and 29 years for females.
Ridgecrest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgecrestwas:
- White: 78.39%
- Black or African American: 17.71%
- Two or more races: 3.19%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664 | 78.39% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 17.71% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 3.19% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.71% |
Ridgecrest Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 298 | 2.84 | 73.2 |
| Married | 133 | 4 | 75.2 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.02 | 72.4 |
| Female | 55 | 3.56 | 72.7 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 40 |
3.79
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 10.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 10.73% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 45.92% |
| Some College | 104 | 22.32% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 4.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 2.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.00% |
Ridgecrest Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 305 | 21 |
| Black | 82 | 61 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.47%.
Ridgecrest Language by Age
Ridgecrest Language
99.71% of Ridgecrest residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
Ridgecrest Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 376 | 56.88% |
| Black | 144 | 42 | 29.17% |
| Multiple | 27 | 16 | 59.26% |
| Other | NaN% |
51.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.93%
Male Poverty Rate
50.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ridgecrest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is White, with 56.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is Multiple, with 59.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 79.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.01%.
Ridgecrest Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Ridgecrest Married by Age and Sex
Ridgecrest Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Ridgecrest Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 3.23% |
| Black | 8 | 7.21% |
Ridgecrest Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
20.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.61%
Born in Ridgecrest
99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.65% of Ridgecrest residents were born in the United States, with 55.61% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 570 | -11 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 581 | -11 | -1.86% |
| 2020 | 592 | -11 | -1.82% |
| 2019 | 603 | -11 | -1.79% |
| 2018 | 614 | -13 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | 627 | -8 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 635 | -11 | -1.70% |
| 2015 | 646 | -10 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 656 | -5 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 661 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 662 | -13 | -1.93% |
| 2011 | 675 | -5 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 680 | 0.00% |