Ridgecrest is a town located in Concordia Parish Louisiana. Ridgecrest has a 2024 population of 526. Ridgecrest is currently declining at a rate of -2.41% annually and its population has decreased by -8.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 576 in 2020.
The average household income in Ridgecrest is $48,149 with a poverty rate of 21.7%. The median age in Ridgecrest is 26.4 years: 24.9 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ridgecrest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 42.48% |
| Black or African American | 281 | 39.14% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 16.3% |
| Other race | 15 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 226 | 3.18 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Non Family | 82 | 1.11 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 76 | 5.05 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 61 | 3.77 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 7 | 1.86 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
4.22
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 5.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.55% |
| High School Graduate | 185 | 47.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 11.34% |
| Some College | 82 | 21.13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 150 | 12 |
| Black | 152 | 132 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,417 | $78,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,125 | $38,750 | $21,103 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,134 | $37,417 | $28,889 |
| Some College | $37,212 | $36,071 | $52,750 |
$35,134
Average Earnings
$37,417
Average Male
$28,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.25% of Ridgecrest residents speak only English, while 2.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 117 | 74 | 63.25% |
| White | 302 | 42 | 13.91% |
| Black | 268 | 37 | 13.81% |
21.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
24.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is Multiple, with 63.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ridgecrest is Black, with 13.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.27% |
| High School | 13.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,000 | $54,835 |
| Households | $41,750 | $48,149 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,917 | $33,804 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
20.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 7.02% |
| White | 8 | 3.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
45.96%
Born in Ridgecrest
99.86%
Native Born
0.14%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.86% of Ridgecrest residents were born in the United States, with 45.96% having been born in Louisiana. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 465 | -12 | -2.52% |
| 2028 | 477 | -12 | -2.45% |
| 2027 | 489 | -12 | -2.4% |
| 2026 | 501 | -13 | -2.53% |
| 2025 | 514 | -12 | -2.28% |
| 2024 | 526 | -13 | -2.41% |
| 2023 | 539 | -13 | -2.36% |
| 2022 | 552 | -15 | -2.65% |
| 2021 | 567 | -9 | -1.56% |
| 2020 | 576 | -27 | -4.48% |
| 2019 | 603 | -12 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 615 | -11 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 626 | -8 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 634 | -11 | -1.71% |
| 2015 | 645 | -11 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 656 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 658 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 662 | -13 | -1.93% |
| 2011 | 675 | -5 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 680 | 0 | 0% |