Ridgecrest, CA

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Ridgecrest Overview

28,118
TOTAL POPULATION
13,641
MALE POPULATION
14,477
FEMALE POPULATION
94.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,623
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,872
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,379
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,639
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ridgecrest Zip Codes

Ridgecrest Area Codes

Race in Ridgecrest

The most populous races in Ridgecrest are White / Caucasian (20,424 | 72.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6,109 | 21.7%), and Two or more Races (2,693 | 9.6%).
Race in Ridgecrest
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0733.8%
Black / African American1,1384.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific920.3%
Hispanic or Latino6,10921.7%
Native / Alaskan1850.7%
White / Caucasian20,42472.6%
Two or more Races2,6939.6%
Some other Race2,5138.9%
Total28,118100.0%

Ancestry in Ridgecrest

The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgecrest are Mexican (4,836 | 17.2%), German (4,169 | 14.8%), Irish (3,387 | 12.0%), English (2,413 | 8.6%), and European (1,337 | 4.8%), together accounting for 57.4% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Ancestry in Ridgecrest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African10.0%
American1,2004.3%
Apache120.0%
Arab1920.7%
Armenian1640.6%
Australian120.0%
Austrian470.2%
Belgian240.1%
Bhutanese1880.7%
Blackfeet420.2%
Bolivian220.1%
British1750.6%
Bulgarian160.1%
Burmese600.2%
Canadian2310.8%
Celtic130.1%
Central American1370.5%
Central American Indian70.0%
Cherokee970.3%
Chippewa180.1%
Colombian510.2%
Croatian120.0%
Czech200.1%
Danish2560.9%
Dominican330.1%
Dutch3291.2%
Eastern European290.1%
Egyptian1690.6%
English2,4138.6%
European1,3374.8%
Finnish630.2%
French6412.3%
French Canadian1470.5%
German4,16914.8%
Greek130.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro320.1%
Guatemalan600.2%
Hungarian390.1%
Indian (Asian)2060.7%
Iranian220.1%
Irish3,38712.0%
Iroquois370.1%
Italian8863.2%
Jamaican460.2%
Japanese500.2%
Korean5972.1%
Laotian110.0%
Lebanese230.1%
Malaysian170.1%
Mexican4,83617.2%
Mexican American Indian990.4%
Native Hawaiian2160.8%
Navajo230.1%
Nicaraguan210.1%
Nigerian90.0%
Northern European2390.9%
Norwegian5471.9%
Pakistani2120.7%
Panamanian160.1%
Peruvian1130.4%
Polish4431.6%
Portuguese2711.0%
Puerto Rican1510.5%
Romanian510.2%
Russian540.2%
Salvadoran400.1%
Samoan390.1%
Scandinavian810.3%
Scotch-Irish3011.1%
Scottish8052.9%
Seminole280.1%
Slavic120.0%
Slovak110.0%
South American1860.7%
Spaniard930.3%
Spanish560.2%
Spanish American1240.4%
Sri Lankan1280.5%
Subsaharan African160.1%
Swedish5391.9%
Swiss770.3%
Thai680.2%
Ukrainian430.2%
Welsh2971.1%
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Immigrants in Ridgecrest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgecrest came from Latin America (762 | 2.7%), Central America (693 | 2.5%), Mexico (663 | 2.4%), Asia (616 | 2.2%), and Canada (377 | 1.3%), together accounting for 11.1% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Immigrants in Ridgecrest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa750.3%
Asia6162.2%
Australia830.3%
Bangladesh340.1%
Bolivia240.1%
Bulgaria160.1%
Cambodia170.1%
Canada3771.3%
Caribbean100.0%
Central America6932.5%
China1210.4%
Colombia350.1%
Eastern Asia1360.5%
Eastern Europe160.1%
Egypt750.3%
Europe420.2%
France80.0%
Germany60.0%
Guatemala300.1%
Haiti40.0%
Hong Kong580.2%
India450.2%
Iran220.1%
Jamaica60.0%
Japan150.1%
Latin America7622.7%
Lebanon150.1%
Mexico6632.4%
Northern Africa750.3%
Northern Europe120.0%
Oceania1020.4%
Philippines2440.9%
South America590.2%
South Central Asia1010.4%
South Eastern Asia3641.3%
Thailand400.1%
Vietnam630.2%
Western Asia150.1%
Western Europe140.1%
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Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

The most populous age groups in Ridgecrest are 25 to 29 Years (1,236 | 9.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,385 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years851 (6.2%)927 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years733 (5.4%)1,378 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Years957 (7.0%)1,385 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years944 (6.9%)1,054 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years896 (6.6%)645 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,236 (9.1%)909 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years956 (7.0%)1,010 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years1,187 (8.7%)962 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years845 (6.2%)1,184 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years816 (6.0%)753 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years669 (4.9%)794 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years980 (7.2%)879 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years537 (3.9%)856 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years719 (5.3%)531 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years512 (3.7%)330 (2.3%)
75 to 79 Years293 (2.1%)444 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years276 (2.0%)306 (2.1%)
85 Years and over234 (1.7%)130 (0.9%)
Total13,641 (100.0%)14,477 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ridgecrest

Median Family Size in Ridgecrest

The median family size in Ridgecrest is 3.25 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,826 | 72.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (615 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ridgecrest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,826 (72.7%)3.35
Single Male/Father615 (9.3%)2.73
Single Female/Mother1,196 (18.0%)3.13
Total Families6,637 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Ridgecrest

The median household size in Ridgecrest is 2.50 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,826 | 43.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (4,507 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,826 (43.3%)3.38
Single Male/Father615 (5.5%)3.00
Single Female/Mother1,196 (10.7%)3.34
Non-family4,507 (40.4%)1.28
Total Households11,144 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

Out of a total of 11,144 households in Ridgecrest, 6,637 (59.6%) are family households, while 4,507 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,536, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,586.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,586 (32.2%)
2-Person Households2,536 (22.8%)692 (6.2%)
3-Person Households2,047 (18.4%)155 (1.4%)
4-Person Households1,070 (9.6%)74 (0.7%)
5-Person Households572 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households220 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households192 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,637 (59.6%)4,507 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Ridgecrest

Fertility by Age in Ridgecrest

Average fertility rate in Ridgecrest is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years135 (86.5%)53.0
35 to 50 years21 (13.5%)7.0
Total156 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

76.9% of women with births (156) in Ridgecrest are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years102 (75.6%)33 (24.4%)
35 to 50 years18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Total120 (76.9%)36 (23.1%)

Fertility by Education in Ridgecrest

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (10.3%)15.0
High School Diploma34 (21.8%)24.0
College or Associate's Degree77 (49.4%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree29 (18.6%)20.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total156 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

23.1% of women with births in Ridgecrest are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma11 (32.4%)23 (67.6%)
College or Associate's Degree64 (83.1%)13 (16.9%)
Bachelor's Degree29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (76.9%)36 (23.1%)

Income in Ridgecrest

Income Overview in Ridgecrest

Per Capita Income in Ridgecrest is $39,623, while median incomes of families and households are $97,167 and $85,872 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income28,118$39,623
Median Family Income6,637$97,167
Mean Family Income6,637$112,335
Median Household Income11,144$85,872
Mean Household Income11,144$98,249
Income Deficit6,637$9,379
Wage / Income Gap (%)28,11847.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28,11852.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index28,1180.39

Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest

Average Earnings in Ridgecrest are $56,113, $77,346 for men and $40,355 for women, a difference of 47.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,482 (54.8%)$77,346
Female6,172 (45.2%)$40,355
Total13,654 (100.0%)$56,113

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

The most common earnings brackets in Ridgecrest are $100,000+ for men (2,412 | 32.2%) and $100,000+ for women (902 | 14.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less252 (3.4%)261 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999183 (2.5%)78 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499190 (2.5%)132 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999113 (1.5%)117 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499179 (2.4%)380 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99982 (1.1%)178 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49925 (0.3%)124 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99942 (0.6%)249 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499115 (1.5%)200 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999213 (2.9%)152 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999461 (6.2%)568 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999158 (2.1%)287 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999288 (3.8%)332 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999184 (2.5%)422 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999291 (3.9%)181 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999126 (1.7%)142 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999314 (4.2%)429 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999357 (4.8%)447 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,497 (20.0%)591 (9.6%)
$100,000+2,412 (32.2%)902 (14.6%)
Total7,482 (100.0%)6,172 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Average earnings in Ridgecrest are $85,625 for men and $45,214 for women, a difference of 47.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $122,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,650. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,284, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,228.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,650$22,228
High School Diploma$55,671$30,772
College or Associate's Degree$77,276$44,152
Bachelor's Degree$100,616$67,284
Graduate Degree$122,500$65,625
Total$85,625$45,214

Family Income in Ridgecrest

Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

According to the Ridgecrest family income data, there are 1,487 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 119 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001191.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991532.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992593.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991392.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995187.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,14217.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,06916.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,48722.4%
$150,000 to $199,99979612.0%
$200,000+94214.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest

3-person families (2,092 | 31.5%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgecrest with $119,412 per family, while 2-person families (2,691 | 40.6%) have the highest median income of $47,593 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,691 (40.6%)$95,186
3-Person Families2,092 (31.5%)$119,412
4-Person Families962 (14.5%)$81,181
5-Person Families497 (7.5%)$77,604
6-Person Families203 (3.1%)$71,076
7+ Person Families192 (2.9%)$80,926
Total6,637 (100.0%)$97,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest

The median family income in Ridgecrest is $97,167, with families comprising 3+ earners (320) having the highest median family income of $144,028, while families with no earners (1,012) have the lowest median family income of $62,000, accounting for 4.8% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,012 (15.2%)$62,000
1 Earner2,424 (36.5%)$77,009
2 Earners2,881 (43.4%)$129,128
3+ Earners320 (4.8%)$144,028
Total6,637 (100.0%)$97,167

Household Income in Ridgecrest

Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

With 2,396 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgecrest, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 379 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005795.2%
$10,000 to $14,9993793.4%
$15,000 to $24,9997366.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995464.9%
$35,000 to $49,9999258.3%
$50,000 to $74,9991,58214.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,64914.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,39621.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,13710.2%
$200,000+1,21510.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest

The median household income in Ridgecrest is $85,872, with the highest median household income of $104,003 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,723 households (33.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,199, with 359 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years359 (3.2%)$43,199
25 to 44 Years4,547 (40.8%)$91,060
45 to 64 Years3,723 (33.4%)$104,003
65+ Years2,515 (22.6%)$70,380
Total11,144 (100.0%)$85,872

Poverty in Ridgecrest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

With 10.7% poverty level for males and 10.5% for females among the residents of Ridgecrest, 25 to 34 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 391 males (17.9%) and 307 females (17.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years119 (14.3%)75 (8.6%)
5 Years5 (6.1%)11 (5.2%)
6 to 11 Years47 (5.0%)159 (9.0%)
12 to 14 Years72 (11.2%)32 (4.3%)
15 Years2 (0.6%)7 (3.8%)
16 and 17 Years42 (13.2%)24 (9.0%)
18 to 24 Years129 (11.7%)126 (10.1%)
25 to 34 Years391 (17.9%)177 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years73 (3.6%)201 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years90 (6.1%)247 (16.0%)
55 to 64 Years227 (15.0%)307 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years180 (14.6%)56 (6.6%)
75 Years and over60 (7.7%)81 (9.5%)
Total1,437 (10.7%)1,503 (10.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

According to the poverty statistics in Ridgecrest, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.4% of males and 96.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years713 (85.7%)797 (91.4%)
5 Years77 (93.9%)202 (94.8%)
6 to 11 Years888 (95.0%)1,611 (91.0%)
12 to 14 Years572 (88.8%)712 (95.7%)
15 Years321 (99.4%)179 (96.2%)
16 and 17 Years277 (86.8%)243 (91.0%)
18 to 24 Years974 (88.3%)1,120 (89.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,795 (82.1%)1,742 (90.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,959 (96.4%)1,945 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,392 (93.9%)1,300 (84.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,290 (85.0%)1,419 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,051 (85.4%)796 (93.4%)
75 Years and over718 (92.3%)776 (90.5%)
Total12,027 (89.3%)12,842 (89.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgecrest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridgecrest show that 3.7% or 179 of the total 4,826 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.5%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgecrest
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,225 (94.5%)130 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,721 (98.2%)31 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children622 (97.2%)18 (2.8%)
5 or more Children79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,647 (96.3%)179 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest

According to the poverty data in Ridgecrest, 10.6% or 65 single-father households and 17.1% or 204 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (12.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children34 (10.0%)12 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children26 (11.0%)138 (17.9%)
3 or 4 Children5 (12.5%)40 (38.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total65 (10.6%)204 (17.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest

The poverty data for Ridgecrest shows that 179 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 269 of the single-parent households (14.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (5.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children130 (5.5%)46 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children31 (1.8%)164 (16.3%)
3 or 4 Children18 (2.8%)45 (31.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total179 (3.7%)269 (14.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest

Among the 12,289 employed individuals in Ridgecrest, private company employees (4,935 | 40.2%), federal government employees (4,521 | 36.8%), and local government employees (1,522 | 12.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,93540.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1050.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4673.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4133.4%
Local Government Employees1,52212.4%
State Government Employees3262.6%
Federal Government Employees4,52136.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total12,289100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ridgecrest

According to the labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,378), 63.8% or 13,639 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 1,255 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 84.5% or 1,302 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.6% or 320 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years541 (36.3%)107 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,302 (84.5%)320 (24.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,774 (82.7%)114 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,459 (74.2%)114 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,484 (83.4%)366 (10.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,338 (77.1%)171 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,392 (74.9%)42 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years623 (44.7%)42 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years609 (29.1%)10 (1.6%)
75 Years and over123 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,639 (63.8%)1,255 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

According to labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, 76.0% of individuals (11,075) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,573) are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 853 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 4,328 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.4% or 196 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School804 (59.8%)328 (24.4%)
High School Diploma2,084 (68.1%)226 (7.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,852 (73.2%)463 (8.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,328 (88.2%)177 (3.6%)
Total11,075 (76.0%)1,122 (7.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgecrest are Computers, Engineering & Science (2,899 | 24.5%), Architecture & Engineering (1,635 | 13.8%), Community & Social Service (1,347 | 11.4%), Management (1,106 | 9.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (1,106 | 9.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ridgecrest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgecrest, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (93.3%), Education, Arts & Media (91.4%), and Community & Social Service (86.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management375 (33.9%)731 (66.1%)
Business & Financial316 (48.7%)333 (51.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,359 (81.4%)540 (18.6%)
Computers & Mathematics817 (73.9%)289 (26.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,450 (88.7%)185 (11.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science92 (58.2%)66 (41.8%)
Community & Social Service 176 (13.1%)1,171 (86.9%)
Education, Arts & Media35 (8.6%)371 (91.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library52 (6.7%)730 (93.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment89 (56.0%)70 (44.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating78 (27.1%)210 (72.9%)
Health Technologists20 (16.5%)101 (83.5%)
Total (Category)3,304 (52.5%)2,985 (47.5%)
Total (Overall)6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ridgecrest are Food Preparation & Serving (482 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (353 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (312 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (268 | 2.3%), and Law Enforcement (204 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Ridgecrest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ridgecrest, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (73.8%), Security & Protection (73.7%), and Law Enforcement (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (95.2%), Healthcare Support (94.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (5.1%)296 (94.9%)
Security & Protection260 (73.7%)93 (26.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention110 (73.8%)39 (26.2%)
Law Enforcement150 (73.5%)54 (26.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving204 (42.3%)278 (57.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance33 (20.0%)132 (80.0%)
Personal Care & Service13 (4.9%)255 (95.2%)
Total (Category)526 (33.3%)1,054 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgecrest are Office & Administration (1,103 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (710 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ridgecrest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related319 (44.9%)391 (55.1%)
Office & Administration254 (23.0%)849 (77.0%)
Total (Category)573 (31.6%)1,240 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgecrest are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (581 | 4.9%), Construction & Extraction (418 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (54 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ridgecrest

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry47 (87.0%)7 (13.0%)
Construction & Extraction418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair581 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,046 (99.3%)7 (0.7%)
Total (Overall)6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgecrest are Production (383 | 3.2%), Material Moving (379 | 3.2%), and Transportation (343 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ridgecrest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production280 (73.1%)103 (26.9%)
Transportation231 (67.3%)112 (32.7%)
Material Moving219 (57.8%)160 (42.2%)
Total (Category)730 (66.1%)375 (33.9%)
Total (Overall)6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

The major employment industries in Ridgecrest include Public Administration (3,648 | 30.8%), Educational Services (1,356 | 11.5%), Professional & Scientific (1,096 | 9.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,032 | 8.7%), and Retail Trade (970 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

The Ridgecrest industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.0%), and Construction (85.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (92.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (88.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting35 (21.7%)126 (78.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction145 (89.0%)18 (11.0%)
Construction387 (85.8%)64 (14.2%)
Manufacturing335 (66.7%)167 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade514 (53.0%)456 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing295 (79.7%)75 (20.3%)
Utilities101 (72.7%)38 (27.3%)
Information36 (24.2%)113 (75.8%)
Finance & Insurance46 (25.4%)135 (74.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing114 (65.9%)59 (34.1%)
Professional & Scientific778 (71.0%)318 (29.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support87 (37.5%)145 (62.5%)
Educational Services105 (7.7%)1,251 (92.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance120 (11.6%)912 (88.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11 (26.8%)30 (73.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services303 (44.9%)372 (55.1%)
Public Administration2,577 (70.6%)1,071 (29.4%)
Total6,179 (52.2%)5,661 (47.8%)

Education in Ridgecrest

School Enrollment in Ridgecrest

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,666 students in Ridgecrest are elementary school (2,000 | 26.1%), middle school (1,679 | 21.9%), and high school (1,467 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Ridgecrest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5497.2%
Kindergarten2293.0%
Elementary School2,00026.1%
Middle School1,67921.9%
High School1,46719.1%
College / Undergraduate1,32417.3%
Graduate / Professional4185.4%
Total7,666100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgecrest

Out of a total of 7,666 students who are enrolled in schools in Ridgecrest, 989 (12.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,677 (87.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 79 (25.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 849 (92.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgecrest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds313 (79.8%)79 (20.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,803 (86.7%)276 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,907 (86.1%)307 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds849 (92.6%)68 (7.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds528 (90.3%)57 (9.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds232 (74.6%)79 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds470 (88.7%)60 (11.3%)
35 Years and over578 (90.6%)60 (9.4%)
Total6,677 (87.1%)989 (12.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgecrest

Engineering (1,567 | 23.4%), business (842 | 12.6%), education (609 | 9.1%), psychology (455 | 6.8%), and liberal arts & history (455 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 6,688 individuals in Ridgecrest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgecrest
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4346.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3034.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4156.2%
Psychology4556.8%
Social Sciences2904.3%
Engineering1,56723.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies90.1%
Science & Technology3104.6%
Business84212.6%
Education6099.1%
Literature & Languages3054.6%
Liberal Arts & History4556.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2313.5%
Communications630.9%
Arts & Humanities4006.0%
Total6,688100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ridgecrest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgecrest are males with 2 vehicles (3,015, accounting for 45.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,478, making up 53.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle58 (0.9%)141 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle1,398 (21.2%)1,558 (27.8%)
2 Vehicles3,015 (45.8%)2,478 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles1,374 (20.9%)994 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles579 (8.8%)327 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles157 (2.4%)117 (2.1%)
Total6,581 (100.0%)5,615 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ridgecrest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgecrest are 10 to 14 minutes (3,164 commuters, 28.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,682 commuters, 23.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,149 commuters, 19.1%).
Commute Time in Ridgecrest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7026.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2,68223.9%
10 to 14 Minutes3,16428.1%
15 to 19 Minutes2,14919.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,0099.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1281.1%
30 to 34 Minutes6976.2%
35 to 39 Minutes650.6%
40 to 44 Minutes830.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1611.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1841.6%
90 or more Minutes2161.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most common commute times in Ridgecrest are 10 to 14 minutes (1,696 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,468 commuters, 30.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes318 (5.0%)384 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,337 (20.8%)1,345 (27.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,696 (26.4%)1,468 (30.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,475 (23.0%)674 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes645 (10.0%)364 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes78 (1.2%)50 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes477 (7.4%)220 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)65 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes63 (1.0%)20 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (0.1%)154 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes131 (2.0%)53 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes195 (3.0%)21 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgecrest are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,161, 18.1%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (917, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM309 (4.8%)440 (9.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM454 (7.1%)97 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM387 (6.0%)93 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,161 (18.1%)728 (15.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,160 (18.1%)917 (19.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM782 (12.2%)647 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM572 (8.9%)587 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM567 (8.8%)222 (4.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM135 (2.1%)232 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM126 (2.0%)177 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM205 (3.2%)233 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (0.6%)49 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM244 (3.8%)289 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM280 (4.4%)107 (2.2%)
Total6,422 (100.0%)4,818 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest

Of the total 11,144 dwellings in Ridgecrest, owner-occupied units account for 6,675 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,469 (40.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,67559.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,46940.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,144100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,58632.2%
2-Person Household3,22829.0%
3-Person Household2,20219.8%
4+ Person Household2,12819.1%
Total Housing Units11,144100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,915 (53.4%)1,671 (46.6%)
2-Person Household2,071 (64.2%)1,157 (35.8%)
3-Person Household1,397 (63.4%)805 (36.6%)
4+ Person Household1,292 (60.7%)836 (39.3%)
Total Housing Units6,675 (59.9%)4,469 (40.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School250 (30.6%)566 (69.4%)
High School Diploma1,085 (56.6%)831 (43.4%)
College/Associate Degree2,653 (61.4%)1,671 (38.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,687 (65.7%)1,401 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,44622.0%
35 to 44 Years2,46022.1%
45 to 54 Years1,53213.8%
55 to 64 Years2,19119.7%
65 to 74 Years1,41512.7%
75 to 84 Years8667.8%
85 Years and Over2342.1%
Total11,144100.0%

Housing Finances in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,675 (59.9%)$101,900
Renter-Occupied4,469 (40.1%)$63,637
Average11,144 (100.0%)$85,872

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000109 (1.6%)236 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99966 (1.0%)173 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999171 (2.6%)213 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999157 (2.4%)139 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999122 (1.8%)316 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999316 (4.7%)228 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999446 (6.7%)480 (10.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999906 (13.6%)677 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999929 (13.9%)717 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,592 (23.8%)803 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more1,861 (27.9%)487 (10.9%)
Total6,675 (100.0%)4,469 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300424 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499975 (14.6%)34 (0.8%)
$500 to $7991,056 (15.8%)706 (15.8%)
$800 to $999473 (7.1%)883 (19.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,578 (23.6%)1,260 (28.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,257 (18.8%)822 (18.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499553 (8.3%)300 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999169 (2.5%)69 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more190 (2.9%)73 (1.6%)
Total6,675 (100.0%)4,469 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,83970.3%
Single Unit, Attached5214.7%
2 Unit Apartments6325.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6666.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2932.6%
10 or more Apartments3493.1%
Mobile Home / Other8447.6%
Total11,144100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,888 (75.1%)1,951 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached211 (40.5%)310 (59.5%)
2 Unit Apartments49 (7.7%)583 (92.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31 (4.6%)635 (95.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21 (7.2%)272 (92.8%)
10 or more Apartments12 (3.4%)337 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other463 (54.9%)381 (45.1%)
Total6,675 (59.9%)4,469 (40.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgecrest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.1%)104 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms215 (3.2%)519 (11.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,502 (37.5%)2,661 (59.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,994 (44.9%)1,012 (22.6%)
8 or more Rooms956 (14.3%)173 (3.9%)
Total6,675 (100.0%)4,469 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,707 (85.5%)3,080 (68.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas190 (2.9%)134 (3.0%)
Electricity672 (10.1%)1,211 (27.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels106 (1.6%)13 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)31 (0.7%)
Total6,675 (100.0%)4,469 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle208 (3.1%)624 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle1,955 (29.3%)1,930 (43.2%)
2 Vehicles2,874 (43.1%)1,347 (30.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,638 (24.5%)568 (12.7%)
Total6,675 (100.0%)4,469 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgecrest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgecrest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,3844,291
Median Property Value$206,100$231,900
Median Household Income$90,000$1,316
Monthly Housing Costs$472$190
Real Estate Taxes$1,854$44

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000267 (11.2%)177 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999227 (9.5%)61 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,406 (59.0%)3,038 (70.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999353 (14.8%)888 (20.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999107 (4.5%)85 (2.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)27 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more24 (1.0%)15 (0.4%)
Total2,384 (100.0%)4,291 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (3.7%)54 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999316 (13.3%)86 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999114 (4.8%)134 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999155 (6.5%)202 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999304 (12.8%)291 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999359 (15.1%)602 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999502 (21.1%)570 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more545 (22.9%)1,090 (25.4%)
Total2,384 (100.0%)4,291 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgecrest

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ridgecrest
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,246 (52.3%)108,209 (2,521.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x285 (11.9%)2,095 (48.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x266 (11.2%)785 (18.3%)
4.0x or more565 (23.7%)497 (11.6%)
Total2,384 (100.0%)4,291 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800305 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499421 (17.7%)348 (8.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,501 (63.0%)461 (10.7%)
Total2,384 (100.0%)4,291 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,053 (98.2%)38 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years5,762 (97.6%)141 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,810 (90.0%)201 (10.0%)
26 to 34 Years3,095 (89.9%)346 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,047 (97.8%)90 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,703 (93.3%)194 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,214 (99.1%)29 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,083 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,635 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26,402 (96.2%)1,039 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,053 (98.2%)38 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,762 (97.6%)141 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,810 (90.0%)201 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,413 (88.2%)322 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,157 (96.2%)125 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,419 (98.1%)84 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,927 (93.6%)270 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over12,433 (98.1%)238 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgecrest

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6741 (35.4%)1,450 (69.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,272 (38.5%)4,021 (68.1%)
19 to 25 Years581 (28.9%)1,272 (63.2%)
25 to 34 Years599 (17.4%)2,745 (79.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,154 (27.9%)3,175 (76.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,004 (34.7%)1,981 (68.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,076 (33.2%)2,420 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,960 (94.1%)1,533 (73.6%)
75 Years and over1,573 (96.2%)1,363 (83.4%)
Total10,960 (39.9%)19,960 (72.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridgecrest

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years325 (13.9%)40 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years462 (15.4%)276 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years814 (16.8%)860 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years299 (24.3%)110 (12.9%)
75 Years and over378 (48.6%)506 (59.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ridgecrest

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (1.1%)22 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years127 (2.6%)125 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years202 (16.4%)2 (0.2%)
75 Years and over223 (28.7%)244 (28.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (1.4%)5 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.1%)97 (3.1%)
35 to 64 Years166 (3.4%)189 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years89 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over92 (11.8%)119 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years292 (12.5%)35 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years445 (14.8%)125 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years284 (5.9%)253 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years75 (6.1%)13 (1.5%)
75 Years and over48 (6.2%)161 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years522 (10.7%)515 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years152 (12.3%)100 (11.7%)
75 Years and over252 (32.4%)286 (33.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years178 (3.7%)79 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years59 (4.8%)45 (5.3%)
75 Years and over64 (8.2%)87 (10.2%)

Technology Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,31383.6%
Smartphone9,92289.0%
Tablet7,05963.3%
No Computing Device5595.0%
Total11,144100.0%

Internet Access in Ridgecrest

Internet Access in Ridgecrest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet340.3%
Broadband Home8,45075.8%
Cellular Data Only1,37312.3%
Satellite Internet8037.2%
No Internet8537.6%
Total11,144100.0%

Ridgecrest Summary

Ridgecrest is a city located in Kern County, California, United States. It is situated in the Indian Wells Valley, near the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is located approximately 120 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Ridgecrest was 27,616.

History

Ridgecrest was founded in 1910 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The city was named after the nearby mountain range, which was named for its resemblance to a ridge of crescents. The area was originally inhabited by the Paiute and Shoshone Native American tribes. The first settlers in the area were ranchers and miners, who were attracted by the area’s abundant natural resources.
In the early 20th century, the area was developed for agriculture and ranching. The city was incorporated in 1963. In the late 1960s, the U.S. Navy established a base in the area, which has since become the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. The base is now the largest employer in the city.

Geography

Ridgecrest is located in the Indian Wells Valley, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is situated at an elevation of 2,835 feet. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is 5.5 inches.
The city covers an area of 24.3 square miles, of which 0.2 square miles is water. The city is surrounded by the Indian Wells Valley, which is a large alluvial valley that is bounded by the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the west and the Argus Range to the east.

Economy

Ridgecrest’s economy is largely driven by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which is the largest employer in the city. Other major employers include the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, and the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Ridgecrest Manufacturing Company, which produces a variety of products, including aircraft parts, medical equipment, and industrial tools.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ridgecrest was 27,616. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 5.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Population of Ridgecrest is 28,118.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Male Population of Ridgecrest is 13,641.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Female Population of Ridgecrest is 14,477.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest?
There are 94.23 Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest?
There are 106.13 Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgecrest?
Median Population Age in Ridgecrest is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgecrest
Average Family Size in Ridgecrest is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgecrest
Average Household Size in Ridgecrest is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgecrest?
Per Capita income in Ridgecrest is $39,623.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridgecrest?
Median Family Income in Ridgecrest is $97,167.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgecrest?
Median Household Income in Ridgecrest is $85,872.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest is 47.8%.
Women in Ridgecrest earn 52.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ridgecrest?
Family Income Deficit in Ridgecrest is $9,379.
Families that are below poverty line in Ridgecrest earn $9,379 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
There are 13,639 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgecrest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest is 9.2%.