Ridgecrest is a CDP located in Pinellas County Florida. Ridgecrest has a 2024 population of 3,097. Ridgecrest is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually but its population has decreased by -19.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,865 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgecrest is $62,080 with a poverty rate of 21.84%. The median age in Ridgecrest is 34.9 years: 25.6 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgecrest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,950 | 59.31% |
| White | 618 | 18.8% |
| Two or more races | 552 | 16.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 76 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 999 | 3.29 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 434 | 4.33 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 341 | 2.88 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.15 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 20 | 9.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
80.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 10.57% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 10.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 897 | 42.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 473 | 22.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,210 | 1,015 | 161 |
| White | 601 | 601 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 143 | 0 |
| Other Race | 61 | 43 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 43 | 0 |
| Islander | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,179 | $0 | $20,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $41,436 | $60,045 | $34,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,588 | $50,017 | $23,552 |
| Some College | $24,000 | $31,647 | $0 |
$25,588
Average Earnings
$50,017
Average Male
$23,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.5% of Ridgecrest residents speak only English, while 4.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,950 | 673 | 34.51% |
| White | 618 | 45 | 7.28% |
21.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is Black, with 34.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is White, with 7.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 38.22% |
| High School | 12.49% |
| Some College | 2.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.2% |
| Male Employed | 15% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,844 | $67,259 |
| Households | $50,383 | $62,080 |
| Married Families | $103,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,675 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 23 | 1.67% |
| White | 7 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.28%
Born in Ridgecrest
87.44%
Native Born
12.56%
Foreign Born
2.65%
Non Citizen
9.91%
Naturalized
87.44% of Ridgecrest residents were born in the United States, with 52.28% having been born in Florida. 2.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,097 | 39 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 3,058 | 38 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 3,020 | -276 | -8.37% |
| 2021 | 3,296 | -569 | -14.72% |
| 2020 | 3,865 | 263 | 7.3% |
| 2019 | 3,602 | 201 | 5.91% |
| 2018 | 3,401 | 233 | 7.35% |
| 2017 | 3,168 | 48 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 3,120 | -117 | -3.61% |
| 2015 | 3,237 | -289 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 3,526 | 209 | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 3,317 | 188 | 6.01% |
| 2012 | 3,129 | 332 | 11.87% |
| 2011 | 2,797 | 239 | 9.34% |
| 2010 | 2,558 | 0 | 0% |