Ridgecrest, FL

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3,020
TOTAL POPULATION
1,457
MALE POPULATION
1,563
FEMALE POPULATION
93.22
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,642
PER CAPITA INCOME
$42,412
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,571
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Ridgecrest

The most populous races in Ridgecrest are Black / African American (1,239 | 41.0%), White / Caucasian (841 | 27.9%), and Two or more Races (570 | 18.9%).
Race in Ridgecrest
Race# Population% Population
Asian200.7%
Black / African American1,23941.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific852.8%
Hispanic or Latino44914.9%
Native / Alaskan270.9%
White / Caucasian84127.9%
Two or more Races57018.9%
Some other Race2387.9%
Total3,020100.0%

Ancestry in Ridgecrest

The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgecrest are Italian (380 | 12.6%), American (247 | 8.2%), Puerto Rican (221 | 7.3%), Ukrainian (158 | 5.2%), and Irish (154 | 5.1%), together accounting for 38.4% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Ancestry in Ridgecrest
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2478.2%
Cherokee230.8%
Danish672.2%
Dominican782.6%
Dutch301.0%
English652.1%
Finnish481.6%
French Canadian260.9%
German692.3%
Indian (Asian)200.7%
Irish1545.1%
Italian38012.6%
Korean220.7%
Mexican1103.6%
Nigerian210.7%
Norwegian391.3%
Puerto Rican2217.3%
Spaniard180.6%
Subsaharan African210.7%
Turkish40.1%
Ukrainian1585.2%
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Immigrants in Ridgecrest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgecrest came from Europe (162 | 5.4%), Eastern Europe (158 | 5.2%), Ukraine (158 | 5.2%), Micronesia (85 | 2.8%), and Oceania (85 | 2.8%), together accounting for 21.4% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Immigrants in Ridgecrest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.2%
Asia200.7%
Central America220.7%
China200.7%
Eastern Asia200.7%
Eastern Europe1585.2%
Europe1625.4%
Germany40.1%
Ghana50.2%
Latin America220.7%
Micronesia852.8%
Oceania852.8%
Panama220.7%
Ukraine1585.2%
Western Africa50.2%
Western Europe40.1%
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Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

The most populous age groups in Ridgecrest are 15 to 19 Years (225 | 15.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (252 | 16.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years180 (12.3%)25 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Years49 (3.4%)38 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Years82 (5.6%)125 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Years225 (15.4%)91 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years57 (3.9%)95 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years74 (5.1%)36 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years165 (11.3%)106 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years41 (2.8%)252 (16.1%)
40 to 44 Years108 (7.4%)95 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years45 (3.1%)100 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years87 (6.0%)12 (0.8%)
55 to 59 Years47 (3.2%)49 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years20 (1.4%)236 (15.1%)
65 to 69 Years205 (14.1%)185 (11.8%)
70 to 74 Years26 (1.8%)46 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years35 (2.4%)46 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years11 (0.7%)9 (0.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
Total1,457 (100.0%)1,563 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ridgecrest

Median Family Size in Ridgecrest

The median family size in Ridgecrest is 3.30 persons per family, with single male/father families (4 | 0.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (357 | 45.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ridgecrest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple357 (45.9%)3.24
Single Male/Father4 (0.5%)8.50
Single Female/Mother417 (53.6%)3.31
Total Families778 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Ridgecrest

The median household size in Ridgecrest is 2.93 persons per household, with single male/father households (4 | 0.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 10 persons per household. non-family households (252 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple357 (34.7%)3.35
Single Male/Father4 (0.4%)10.00
Single Female/Mother417 (40.5%)3.56
Non-family252 (24.5%)1.18
Total Households1,030 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

Out of a total of 1,030 households in Ridgecrest, 778 (75.5%) are family households, while 252 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 283, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 228.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-228 (22.1%)
2-Person Households283 (27.5%)24 (2.3%)
3-Person Households264 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households103 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households33 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households95 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total778 (75.5%)252 (24.5%)

Female Fertility in Ridgecrest

Fertility by Age in Ridgecrest

Female Fertility by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ridgecrest

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ridgecrest

Income Overview in Ridgecrest

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,020$20,642
Median Family Income778$0
Mean Family Income778$67,299
Median Household Income1,030$42,412
Mean Household Income1,030$58,634
Income Deficit778$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,02019.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,02080.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0200.36

Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest

Average Earnings in Ridgecrest are $24,904, $29,293 for men and $23,550 for women, a difference of 19.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male643 (40.8%)$29,293
Female931 (59.2%)$23,550
Total1,574 (100.0%)$24,904

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

The most common earnings brackets in Ridgecrest are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (142 | 22.1%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (170 | 18.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)76 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)53 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499106 (16.5%)170 (18.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49944 (6.8%)21 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.6%)31 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49936 (5.6%)56 (6.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99977 (12.0%)106 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99976 (11.8%)16 (1.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)69 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99929 (4.5%)156 (16.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99936 (5.6%)23 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99969 (10.7%)15 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999142 (22.1%)25 (2.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (1.9%)7 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (1.9%)40 (4.3%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)30 (3.2%)
Total643 (100.0%)931 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Average earnings in Ridgecrest are $29,803 for men and $24,127 for women, a difference of 19.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,958, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $27,977. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,054, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,958$38,054
College or Associate's Degree$27,977$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,803$24,127

Family Income in Ridgecrest

Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

According to the Ridgecrest family income data, there are 298 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99991.2%
$15,000 to $24,999314.0%
$25,000 to $34,999425.4%
$35,000 to $49,99929838.3%
$50,000 to $74,9999111.7%
$75,000 to $99,99920726.6%
$100,000 to $149,999769.8%
$150,000 to $199,999243.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest

3-person families (264 | 33.9%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgecrest with $98,528 per family, while 3-person families (264 | 33.9%) have the highest median income of $32,843 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families283 (36.4%)$39,656
3-Person Families264 (33.9%)$98,528
4-Person Families127 (16.3%)$52,610
5-Person Families104 (13.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total778 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners25 (3.2%)$0
1 Earner384 (49.4%)$38,322
2 Earners312 (40.1%)$98,458
3+ Earners57 (7.3%)$90,694
Total778 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Ridgecrest

Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

With 387 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgecrest, accounting for 37.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000959.2%
$10,000 to $14,999292.8%
$15,000 to $24,999282.7%
$25,000 to $34,999777.5%
$35,000 to $49,99938737.6%
$50,000 to $74,999878.4%
$75,000 to $99,99921120.5%
$100,000 to $149,999928.9%
$150,000 to $199,999242.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest

The median household income in Ridgecrest is $42,412, with the highest median household income of $97,682 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 457 households (44.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years394 (38.3%)$39,933
45 to 64 Years457 (44.4%)$97,682
65+ Years179 (17.4%)$0
Total1,030 (100.0%)$42,412

Poverty in Ridgecrest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

With 17.1% poverty level for males and 6.8% for females among the residents of Ridgecrest, 75 year old and over males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (76.1%) and 25 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (12.2%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years149 (62.3%)20 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (12.1%)32 (13.9%)
75 Years and over35 (76.1%)9 (12.5%)
Total249 (17.1%)106 (6.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

According to the poverty statistics in Ridgecrest, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years69 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years62 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years83 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years90 (37.7%)122 (85.9%)
35 to 44 Years149 (100.0%)347 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years117 (88.6%)112 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years67 (100.0%)265 (93.0%)
65 to 74 Years203 (87.9%)199 (86.2%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)63 (87.5%)
Total1,208 (82.9%)1,457 (93.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgecrest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridgecrest show that 5.6% or 20 of the total 357 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.3%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with no 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 Children281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children56 (73.7%)20 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (94.4%)20 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (2.2%)

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

The poverty data for Ridgecrest shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 9 of the single-parent households (2.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (26.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (10.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children20 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (5.6%)9 (2.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest

Among the 1,406 employed individuals in Ridgecrest, private company employees (1,071 | 76.2%), not-for-profit organizations (143 | 10.2%), and local government employees (105 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,07176.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)100.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations14310.2%
Local Government Employees1057.5%
State Government Employees775.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,406100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ridgecrest

According to the labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,459), 63.9% or 1,571 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.6% or 167 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 93.8% or 465 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.5% or 106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years139 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years66 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years238 (87.8%)106 (44.5%)
35 to 44 Years465 (93.8%)28 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years197 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years73 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years199 (77.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years173 (37.4%)32 (18.5%)
75 Years and over22 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,571 (63.9%)167 (10.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

According to labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, 84.0% of individuals (1,237) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,473) are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 134 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.8% or 600 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School106 (57.0%)186 (100.0%)
High School Diploma391 (89.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree600 (90.8%)31 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher141 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,237 (84.0%)159 (10.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgecrest are Community & Social Service (127 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (111 | 7.9%), Management (66 | 4.7%), Business & Financial (41 | 2.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 1.6%).
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 Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), and Management (18.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (18.2%)54 (81.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)127 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)111 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (8.2%)248 (91.8%)
Total (Overall)496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ridgecrest are Healthcare Support (197 | 14.0%), Personal Care & Service (123 | 8.7%), Security & Protection (36 | 2.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (36 | 2.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Ridgecrest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ridgecrest, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)197 (100.0%)
Security & Protection36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Total (Category)40 (10.1%)355 (89.9%)
Total (Overall)496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgecrest are Office & Administration (269 | 19.1%), and Sales & Related (43 | 3.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ridgecrest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Office & Administration60 (22.3%)209 (77.7%)
Total (Category)60 (19.2%)252 (80.8%)
Total (Overall)496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgecrest are Construction & Extraction (125 | 8.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (111 | 7.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 1.1%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)236 (93.6%)16 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgecrest are Production (113 | 8.0%), Material Moving (60 | 4.3%), and Transportation (4 | 0.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ridgecrest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production74 (65.5%)39 (34.5%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)138 (78.0%)39 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

The major employment industries in Ridgecrest include Health Care & Social Assistance (434 | 30.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (202 | 14.4%), Construction (169 | 12.0%), Administrative & Support (83 | 5.9%), and Manufacturing (81 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

The Ridgecrest industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (83.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing42 (51.8%)39 (48.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing44 (21.8%)158 (78.2%)
Utilities67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support69 (83.1%)14 (16.9%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)434 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services43 (81.1%)10 (18.9%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total496 (35.3%)910 (64.7%)

Education in Ridgecrest

School Enrollment in Ridgecrest

The most common levels of schooling among the 805 students in Ridgecrest are high school (489 | 60.8%), middle school (183 | 22.7%), and elementary school (87 | 10.8%).
School Enrollment in Ridgecrest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School8710.8%
Middle School18322.7%
High School48960.8%
College / Undergraduate222.7%
Graduate / Professional243.0%
Total805100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgecrest

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ridgecrest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total805 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgecrest

Literature & languages (55 | 24.8%), engineering (45 | 20.3%), arts & humanities (30 | 13.5%), business (29 | 13.1%), and psychology (21 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 222 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 & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences104.5%
Psychology219.5%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering4520.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology156.8%
Business2913.1%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages5524.8%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts177.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3013.5%
Total222100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ridgecrest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgecrest are males with 3 vehicles (207, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 3 vehicles (418, making up 22.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)22 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle108 (21.8%)337 (37.0%)
2 Vehicles181 (36.5%)133 (14.6%)
3 Vehicles207 (41.7%)418 (45.9%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total496 (100.0%)910 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ridgecrest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgecrest are 20 to 24 minutes (286 commuters, 21.3%), 45 to 59 minutes (218 commuters, 16.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (164 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Ridgecrest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes14911.1%
5 to 9 Minutes131.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1178.7%
15 to 19 Minutes16412.2%
20 to 24 Minutes28621.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1178.7%
30 to 34 Minutes15911.8%
35 to 39 Minutes191.4%
40 to 44 Minutes251.9%
45 to 59 Minutes21816.2%
60 to 89 Minutes534.0%
90 or more Minutes221.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most common commute times in Ridgecrest are 45 to 59 minutes (186 commuters, 40.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (190 commuters, 21.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)149 (17.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes4 (0.9%)9 (1.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes33 (7.1%)84 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes72 (15.5%)92 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes96 (20.6%)190 (21.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes36 (7.7%)81 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (1.9%)150 (17.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (1.5%)12 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes186 (40.0%)32 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)53 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes22 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgecrest are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (179, 38.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (328, 37.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)22 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM38 (8.2%)25 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (15.3%)45 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (0.9%)31 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM52 (11.2%)328 (37.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)42 (4.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM179 (38.5%)141 (16.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)58 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)99 (11.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM44 (9.5%)76 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM77 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total465 (100.0%)877 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest

Of the total 1,030 dwellings in Ridgecrest, owner-occupied units account for 727 (70.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 303 (29.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units72770.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30329.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,030100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22822.1%
2-Person Household30729.8%
3-Person Household26425.6%
4+ Person Household23122.4%
Total Housing Units1,030100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household181 (79.4%)47 (20.6%)
2-Person Household136 (44.3%)171 (55.7%)
3-Person Household264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household146 (63.2%)85 (36.8%)
Total Housing Units727 (70.6%)303 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
High School Diploma180 (54.7%)149 (45.3%)
College/Associate Degree414 (75.5%)134 (24.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13513.1%
35 to 44 Years25925.2%
45 to 54 Years16616.1%
55 to 64 Years29128.2%
65 to 74 Years747.2%
75 to 84 Years888.5%
85 Years and Over171.7%
Total1,030100.0%

Housing Finances in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied727 (70.6%)$0
Renter-Occupied303 (29.4%)$38,901
Average1,030 (100.0%)$42,412

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00063 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99932 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.2%)20 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (4.0%)48 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999197 (27.1%)190 (62.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (8.8%)23 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999211 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (9.6%)22 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more24 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49982 (11.3%)20 (6.6%)
$500 to $79985 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99917 (2.3%)149 (49.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499248 (34.1%)64 (21.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999255 (35.1%)70 (23.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached76274.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments21120.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments222.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other353.4%
Total1,030100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached692 (90.8%)70 (9.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)211 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (70.6%)303 (29.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ridgecrest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)20 (6.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms412 (56.7%)240 (79.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms186 (25.6%)23 (7.6%)
8 or more Rooms129 (17.7%)20 (6.6%)
Total727 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity715 (98.4%)281 (92.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)22 (7.3%)
Total727 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (3.6%)42 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle289 (39.8%)214 (70.6%)
2 Vehicles116 (16.0%)47 (15.5%)
3 or more Vehicles296 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (100.0%)303 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgecrest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgecrest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units184543
Median Property Value$229,800$310,500
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$480$10
Real Estate Taxes$976$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999173 (94.0%)244 (44.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (6.0%)289 (53.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00067 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (14.1%)28 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (16.3%)197 (36.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (14.1%)34 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (6.0%)185 (34.1%)
$150,000 or more24 (13.0%)59 (10.9%)
Total184 (100.0%)543 (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 2.0x62 (33.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x15 (8.2%)16 (2.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)33 (6.1%)
4.0x or more72 (39.1%)192 (35.4%)
Total184 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80055 (29.9%)28 (5.2%)
$800 to $1,49993 (50.5%)134 (24.7%)
$800 to $1,49936 (19.6%)43 (7.9%)
Total184 (100.0%)543 (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 Years205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years572 (93.8%)38 (6.2%)
19 to 25 Years138 (75.4%)45 (24.6%)
26 to 34 Years183 (52.3%)167 (47.7%)
35 to 44 Years347 (70.0%)149 (30.0%)
45 to 54 Years244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years176 (50.0%)176 (50.0%)
65 to 74 Years462 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,445 (81.0%)575 (19.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen572 (93.8%)38 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen138 (75.4%)45 (24.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000189 (90.0%)21 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,066 (76.0%)337 (24.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999286 (82.9%)59 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999538 (77.3%)158 (22.7%)
$100,000 and over366 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 6205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years440 (72.1%)154 (25.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)138 (75.4%)
25 to 34 Years57 (16.3%)126 (36.0%)
35 to 44 Years159 (32.1%)188 (37.9%)
45 to 54 Years71 (29.1%)195 (79.9%)
55 to 64 Years56 (15.9%)130 (36.9%)
65 to 74 Years434 (93.9%)139 (30.1%)
75 Years and over118 (100.0%)11 (9.3%)
Total1,540 (51.0%)1,081 (35.8%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)44 (19.6%)
18 to 34 Years57 (17.7%)95 (35.7%)
35 to 64 Years66 (19.0%)82 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years73 (31.6%)53 (22.9%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)26 (36.1%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.6%)30 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)44 (19.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)95 (35.7%)
35 to 64 Years18 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (21.6%)32 (13.9%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (11.2%)45 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years48 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (5.2%)28 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years73 (31.6%)53 (22.9%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)17 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years73 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)26 (36.1%)

Technology Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop84481.9%
Smartphone95692.8%
Tablet56755.0%
No Computing Device747.2%
Total1,030100.0%

Internet Access in Ridgecrest

Internet Access in Ridgecrest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home78275.9%
Cellular Data Only908.7%
Satellite Internet222.1%
No Internet15815.3%
Total1,030100.0%

Ridgecrest Summary

Ridgecrest is a small unincorporated community located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is situated on the western edge of the county, just south of the city of Milton. The community is bordered by the Blackwater River to the east and the Escambia River to the west. The population of Ridgecrest was estimated to be 1,845 in 2019.

History

Ridgecrest was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from the nearby city of Milton. The community was originally known as "Ridgecrest Plantation" and was home to a large cotton plantation. The plantation was owned by the prominent local family of William and Mary Ann Miller. The Millers were among the first settlers in the area and were instrumental in the development of the community.
In the late 1800s, the community began to grow and develop. The first post office was established in 1887 and the first school was built in 1889. The community was officially incorporated in 1895 and the first mayor was elected in 1896.

Geography

Ridgecrest is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is situated on the western edge of the county, just south of the city of Milton. The community is bordered by the Blackwater River to the east and the Escambia River to the west. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The climate is humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

Ridgecrest is primarily a residential community with a few small businesses. The main industries in the area are agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The community is home to several farms and ranches that produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The area is also home to several timber companies that harvest timber from the nearby forests.
Tourism is an important part of the local economy. The community is home to several popular attractions, including the Blackwater River State Park, the Escambia River State Park, and the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds. The area is also home to several popular restaurants and shops.

Demographics

Ridgecrest is a predominantly white community with a population of 1,845 in 2019. The median household income is $45,000 and the median home value is $150,000. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. The majority of the population is Christian, with a small percentage of other religions. The community is served by the Santa Rosa County School District.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Population of Ridgecrest is 3,020.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Male Population of Ridgecrest is 1,457.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Female Population of Ridgecrest is 1,563.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest?
There are 93.22 Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest?
There are 107.28 Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgecrest?
Median Population Age in Ridgecrest is 35.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgecrest
Average Family Size in Ridgecrest is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgecrest
Average Household Size in Ridgecrest is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgecrest?
Per Capita income in Ridgecrest is $20,642.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgecrest?
Median Household Income in Ridgecrest is $42,412.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest is 19.6%.
Women in Ridgecrest earn 80.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
There are 1,571 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgecrest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
63.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest is 10.6%.