Ridgecrest, LA

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Ridgecrest Overview

855
TOTAL POPULATION
458
MALE POPULATION
397
FEMALE POPULATION
115.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.0
MEDIAN AGE
5.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,948
PER CAPITA INCOME
$45,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,472
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
248
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
36.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ridgecrest Area Codes

Race in Ridgecrest

The most populous races in Ridgecrest are Black / African American (340 | 39.8%), White / Caucasian (339 | 39.7%), and Two or more Races (170 | 19.9%).
Race in Ridgecrest
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American34039.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino192.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian33939.7%
Two or more Races17019.9%
Some other Race60.7%
Total855100.0%

Ancestry in Ridgecrest

The most populous ancestries reported in Ridgecrest are American (92 | 10.8%), German (32 | 3.7%), English (26 | 3.0%), Mexican (15 | 1.8%), and Irish (13 | 1.5%), together accounting for 20.8% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Ancestry in Ridgecrest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.5%
American9210.8%
Choctaw101.2%
English263.0%
European70.8%
French40.5%
German323.7%
Irish131.5%
Italian40.5%
Mexican151.8%
Scotch-Irish30.4%
Scottish60.7%
Spaniard40.5%
Subsaharan African40.5%
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Immigrants in Ridgecrest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ridgecrest came from Central America (1 | 0.1%), Latin America (1 | 0.1%), and Mexico (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.4% of all Ridgecrest residents.
Immigrants in Ridgecrest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10.1%
Latin America10.1%
Mexico10.1%
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Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

The most populous age groups in Ridgecrest are 20 to 24 Years (154 | 33.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (81 | 20.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (13.5%)56 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Years7 (1.5%)25 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years7 (1.5%)21 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years16 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years154 (33.6%)81 (20.4%)
25 to 29 Years46 (10.0%)44 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years30 (6.6%)11 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Years14 (3.1%)19 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.3%)
45 to 49 Years7 (1.5%)35 (8.8%)
50 to 54 Years20 (4.4%)32 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years6 (1.3%)5 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years61 (13.3%)20 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years4 (0.9%)5 (1.3%)
70 to 74 Years13 (2.8%)11 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.4%)11 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years7 (1.5%)4 (1.0%)
85 Years and over2 (0.4%)12 (3.0%)
Total458 (100.0%)397 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ridgecrest

Median Family Size in Ridgecrest

The median family size in Ridgecrest is 4.95 persons per family, with single female/mother families (71 | 47.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.45 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (71 | 47.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ridgecrest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple71 (47.0%)3.55
Single Male/Father9 (6.0%)4.11
Single Female/Mother71 (47.0%)6.45
Total Families151 (100.0%)4.95

Median Household Size in Ridgecrest

The median household size in Ridgecrest is 3.90 persons per household, with single female/mother households (71 | 32.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.82 persons per household. non-family households (68 | 31.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple71 (32.4%)3.55
Single Male/Father9 (4.1%)4.11
Single Female/Mother71 (32.4%)6.82
Non-family68 (31.0%)1.21
Total Households219 (100.0%)3.90

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

Out of a total of 219 households in Ridgecrest, 151 (69.0%) are family households, while 68 (31.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 78, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 58.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-58 (26.5%)
2-Person Households78 (35.6%)10 (4.6%)
3-Person Households26 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households11 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households25 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total151 (69.0%)68 (31.0%)

Female Fertility in Ridgecrest

Fertility by Age in Ridgecrest

Average fertility rate in Ridgecrest is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% 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 years12 (100.0%)88.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

75.0% of women with births (12) in Ridgecrest are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.0% 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 years9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)

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 Diploma7 (58.3%)91.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (33.3%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree1 (8.3%)1,000.0
Total12 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest

25.0% of women with births in Ridgecrest are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)

Income in Ridgecrest

Income Overview in Ridgecrest

Per Capita Income in Ridgecrest is $13,948, while median incomes of families and households are $45,750 and $38,472 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income855$13,948
Median Family Income151$45,750
Mean Family Income151$50,802
Median Household Income219$38,472
Mean Household Income219$43,728
Income Deficit151$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)85529.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)85570.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8550.38

Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest

Average Earnings in Ridgecrest are $26,458, $32,800 for men and $23,125 for women, a difference of 29.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Ridgecrest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male148 (60.4%)$32,800
Female97 (39.6%)$23,125
Total245 (100.0%)$26,458

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

The most common earnings brackets in Ridgecrest are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (31 | 20.9%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (25 | 25.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)6 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)25 (25.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99931 (20.9%)3 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)4 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (2.7%)6 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99914 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4997 (4.7%)2 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)10 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (5.4%)14 (14.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (16.9%)1 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (11.5%)3 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9993 (2.0%)12 (12.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (10.1%)4 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.1%)
$100,000+7 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total148 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Average earnings in Ridgecrest are $34,750 for men and $24,286 for women, a difference of 30.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,375, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $21,750. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $60,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$21,750$60,000
Bachelor's Degree$73,375$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,750$24,286

Family Income in Ridgecrest

Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

According to the Ridgecrest family income data, there are 45 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00096.0%
$10,000 to $14,99996.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991711.3%
$25,000 to $34,999149.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994529.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991610.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992818.5%
$100,000 to $149,999117.3%
$150,000 to $199,99921.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest

5-person families (20 | 13.3%) account for the highest median family income in Ridgecrest with $77,045 per family, while 2-person families (87 | 57.6%) have the highest median income of $18,854 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families87 (57.6%)$37,708
3-Person Families22 (14.6%)$0
4-Person Families11 (7.3%)$0
5-Person Families20 (13.3%)$77,045
6-Person Families11 (7.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total151 (100.0%)$45,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ridgecrest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners53 (35.1%)$30,469
1 Earner53 (35.1%)$46,719
2 Earners34 (22.5%)$73,000
3+ Earners11 (7.3%)$0
Total151 (100.0%)$45,750

Household Income in Ridgecrest

Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest

With 55 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Ridgecrest, accounting for 25.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000167.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992210.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993516.0%
$25,000 to $34,999209.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995525.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992611.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993214.6%
$100,000 to $149,999115.0%
$150,000 to $199,99920.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest

The median household income in Ridgecrest is $38,472, with the highest median household income of $58,125 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 49 households (22.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,750, with 50 households (22.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ridgecrest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (7.3%)$45,938
25 to 44 Years49 (22.4%)$58,125
45 to 64 Years104 (47.5%)$35,682
65+ Years50 (22.8%)$23,750
Total219 (100.0%)$38,472

Poverty in Ridgecrest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest

With 22.9% poverty level for males and 32.6% for females among the residents of Ridgecrest, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 16 females (64.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ridgecrest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (62.5%)3 (5.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)16 (64.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (28.7%)36 (44.4%)
25 to 34 Years6 (7.9%)20 (36.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years9 (33.3%)18 (26.9%)
55 to 64 Years4 (6.0%)15 (60.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (31.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (22.2%)
Total103 (22.9%)125 (32.6%)

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 12 to 14 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 Years21 (37.5%)48 (94.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)9 (36.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years114 (71.3%)45 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Years70 (92.1%)35 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years14 (100.0%)18 (75.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (66.7%)49 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years63 (94.0%)10 (40.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (100.0%)11 (68.8%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)21 (77.8%)
Total347 (77.1%)259 (67.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ridgecrest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ridgecrest show that 8.5% or 6 of the total 71 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 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 Children36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)

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%)5 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (73.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)30 (42.2%)

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

The poverty data for Ridgecrest shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (8.5%) and 30 of the single-parent households (37.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ridgecrest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (14.3%)5 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (73.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (8.5%)30 (37.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest

Among the 223 employed individuals in Ridgecrest, private company employees (171 | 76.7%), local government employees (21 | 9.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (16 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ridgecrest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17176.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)167.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations94.0%
Local Government Employees219.4%
State Government Employees31.3%
Federal Government Employees10.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total223100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ridgecrest

According to the labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (674), 36.8% or 248 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.7% or 24 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.4% or 35 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.0% or 4 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 Years67 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years58 (64.4%)12 (20.7%)
30 to 34 Years35 (85.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years52 (55.3%)7 (13.5%)
55 to 59 Years8 (72.7%)4 (50.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (9.9%)1 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (36.8%)24 (9.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

According to labor force statistics for Ridgecrest, 49.3% of individuals (175) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (355) are in the labor force, with 13.7% or 24 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 100.0% or 27 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.2% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma69 (50.4%)32 (23.2%)
College / Associate Degree71 (62.8%)13 (11.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (49.3%)49 (13.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ridgecrest are Management (20 | 8.9%), Business & Financial (20 | 8.9%), Community & Social Service (9 | 4.0%), Education, Arts & Media (8 | 3.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (7 | 3.1%).
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 Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
Business & Financial20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)43 (68.2%)20 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ridgecrest are Food Preparation & Serving (29 | 13.0%), Security & Protection (16 | 7.1%), Law Enforcement (9 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (8 | 3.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Ridgecrest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ridgecrest, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (56.2%), and Law Enforcement (22.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)9 (15.5%)49 (84.5%)
Total (Overall)132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ridgecrest are Sales & Related (35 | 15.6%), and Office & Administration (7 | 3.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ridgecrest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
Office & Administration2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Total (Category)19 (45.2%)23 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ridgecrest are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 5.8%), and Construction & Extraction (5 | 2.2%).
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%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ridgecrest are Production (33 | 14.7%), Transportation (9 | 4.0%), and Material Moving (1 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ridgecrest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ridgecrest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

The major employment industries in Ridgecrest include Retail Trade (39 | 17.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (29 | 13.0%), Professional & Scientific (25 | 11.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (25 | 11.2%), and Public Administration (24 | 10.7%).
Employment Industries in Ridgecrest

Employment Industries by Sex in Ridgecrest

The Ridgecrest industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (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%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Public Administration12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Total132 (58.9%)92 (41.1%)

Education in Ridgecrest

School Enrollment in Ridgecrest

The most common levels of schooling among the 155 students in Ridgecrest are college / undergraduate (66 | 42.6%), high school (24 | 15.5%), and kindergarten (17 | 11.0%).
School Enrollment in Ridgecrest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1610.3%
Kindergarten1711.0%
Elementary School159.7%
Middle School1711.0%
High School2415.5%
College / Undergraduate6642.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total155100.0%

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 Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ridgecrest

Business (10 | 30.3%), social sciences (5 | 15.1%), literature & languages (5 | 15.1%), liberal arts & history (5 | 15.1%), and psychology (4 | 12.1%) are the most common fields of study among 33 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 & Agricultural39.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology412.1%
Social Sciences515.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1030.3%
Education13.0%
Literature & Languages515.1%
Liberal Arts & History515.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total33100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ridgecrest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ridgecrest are males with 1 vehicle (50, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (65, making up 54.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ridgecrest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle50 (37.9%)65 (71.4%)
2 Vehicles50 (37.9%)18 (19.8%)
3 Vehicles10 (7.6%)4 (4.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (6.1%)4 (4.4%)
Total132 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ridgecrest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ridgecrest are 10 to 14 minutes (109 commuters, 50.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (23 commuters, 10.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (22 commuters, 10.1%).
Commute Time in Ridgecrest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes198.8%
10 to 14 Minutes10950.2%
15 to 19 Minutes2310.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2210.1%
25 to 29 Minutes219.7%
30 to 34 Minutes62.8%
35 to 39 Minutes10.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes73.2%
60 to 89 Minutes10.5%
90 or more Minutes83.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most common commute times in Ridgecrest are 10 to 14 minutes (64 commuters, 49.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (45 commuters, 51.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ridgecrest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (10.1%)6 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes64 (49.6%)45 (51.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes18 (14.0%)5 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes14 (10.8%)8 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (3.1%)17 (19.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (0.8%)5 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes8 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ridgecrest are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (31, 24.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (45, 51.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ridgecrest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM8 (6.2%)6 (6.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (6.2%)5 (5.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (16.3%)1 (1.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (3.1%)45 (51.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM24 (18.6%)13 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (14.7%)7 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (3.9%)3 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM31 (24.0%)4 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4 (3.1%)2 (2.3%)
Total129 (100.0%)88 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest

Of the total 219 dwellings in Ridgecrest, owner-occupied units account for 137 (62.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 82 (37.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ridgecrest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13762.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8237.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units219100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5826.5%
2-Person Household8840.2%
3-Person Household2611.9%
4+ Person Household4721.5%
Total Housing Units219100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household35 (60.3%)23 (39.7%)
2-Person Household51 (58.0%)37 (42.0%)
3-Person Household11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
4+ Person Household40 (85.1%)7 (14.9%)
Total Housing Units137 (62.6%)82 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ridgecrest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School21 (61.8%)13 (38.2%)
High School Diploma56 (69.1%)25 (30.9%)
College/Associate Degree48 (55.2%)39 (44.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ridgecrest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4420.1%
35 to 44 Years219.6%
45 to 54 Years7333.3%
55 to 64 Years3114.2%
65 to 74 Years167.3%
75 to 84 Years209.1%
85 Years and Over146.4%
Total219100.0%

Housing Finances in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Median Income by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied137 (62.6%)$39,028
Renter-Occupied82 (37.4%)$0
Average219 (100.0%)$38,472

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ridgecrest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (2.9%)8 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (2.9%)18 (22.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (7.3%)15 (18.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (5.8%)2 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (27.0%)18 (22.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (5.8%)18 (22.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (21.2%)3 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total137 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ridgecrest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49924 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79925 (18.2%)18 (22.0%)
$800 to $99936 (26.3%)15 (18.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49913 (9.5%)24 (29.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total137 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures in Ridgecrest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20794.5%
Single Unit, Attached41.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other83.6%
Total219100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ridgecrest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached126 (60.9%)81 (39.1%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Total137 (62.6%)82 (37.4%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms92 (67.1%)63 (76.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms36 (26.3%)14 (17.1%)
8 or more Rooms9 (6.6%)5 (6.1%)
Total137 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ridgecrest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas98 (71.5%)42 (51.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity37 (27.0%)40 (48.8%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
Total137 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest

Household Vehicle Usage in Ridgecrest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (2.9%)18 (22.0%)
1 Vehicle76 (55.5%)50 (61.0%)
2 Vehicles37 (27.0%)12 (14.6%)
3 or more Vehicles20 (14.6%)2 (2.4%)
Total137 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ridgecrest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ridgecrest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5978
Median Property Value$40,700$56,700
Median Household Income$31,406$2
Monthly Housing Costs$273$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$36

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00036 (61.0%)35 (44.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (39.0%)30 (38.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)11 (14.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (30.5%)2 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (15.2%)4 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (25.4%)11 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (13.6%)22 (28.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (1.7%)27 (34.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (12.8%)
Total59 (100.0%)78 (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 2.0x45 (76.3%)62,500 (80,128.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (13.6%)53 (67.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)19 (24.4%)
4.0x or more4 (6.8%)4 (5.1%)
Total59 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ridgecrest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80040 (67.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)34 (43.6%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)6 (7.7%)
Total59 (100.0%)78 (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 Years118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years169 (66.5%)85 (33.5%)
26 to 34 Years103 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
45 to 54 Years76 (80.8%)18 (19.2%)
55 to 64 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total727 (85.0%)128 (15.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ridgecrest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen169 (66.5%)85 (33.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ridgecrest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000162 (96.4%)6 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999343 (96.1%)14 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (87.5%)9 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999114 (57.3%)85 (42.7%)
$100,000 and over45 (76.3%)14 (23.7%)

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 6114 (96.6%)4 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years74 (97.4%)2 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years136 (53.5%)38 (15.0%)
25 to 34 Years82 (73.2%)22 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years14 (36.8%)9 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years48 (51.1%)28 (29.8%)
55 to 64 Years76 (82.6%)17 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)15 (45.5%)
75 Years and over38 (100.0%)28 (73.7%)
Total615 (71.9%)163 (19.1%)

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 Years6 (25.0%)16 (34.8%)
18 to 34 Years68 (28.8%)42 (30.9%)
35 to 64 Years58 (53.7%)45 (38.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (82.4%)2 (12.5%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)22 (81.5%)

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 Years2 (1.8%)3 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)14 (51.8%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.8%)16 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (25.0%)16 (34.8%)
18 to 34 Years62 (26.3%)42 (30.9%)
35 to 64 Years51 (47.2%)10 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years3 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (51.8%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years55 (50.9%)40 (34.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (47.1%)2 (12.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ridgecrest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (22.2%)

Technology Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest

Computing Device Access in Ridgecrest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12657.5%
Smartphone16675.8%
Tablet10748.9%
No Computing Device2210.1%
Total219100.0%

Internet Access in Ridgecrest

Internet Access in Ridgecrest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7433.8%
Cellular Data Only6328.8%
Satellite Internet3716.9%
No Internet5223.7%
Total219100.0%

Ridgecrest Summary

Ridgecrest is a small town located in the northern part of Louisiana, in the United States. It is situated in the parish of Lincoln, and is part of the Ruston-Grambling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Ridgecrest was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Ruston. The settlers were looking for a place to settle and start a new life, and they chose the area around Ridgecrest because of its fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The town was named after the nearby ridge, which was a prominent feature of the landscape.
The town quickly grew and prospered, and by the early 1900s it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several cotton gins, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a post office, a general store, and a school.

Geography

Ridgecrest is located in the northern part of Louisiana, in the United States. It is situated in the parish of Lincoln, and is part of the Ruston-Grambling Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, and is approximately 30 miles from the state capital of Baton Rouge.
The climate in Ridgecrest is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

Economy

Ridgecrest is a small, rural town, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town also has a few small businesses, including a general store, a post office, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ridgecrest was 1,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 2.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income was $15,000.

Conclusion

Ridgecrest is a small, rural town located in the northern part of Louisiana. It has a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The town is largely agricultural, and is home to several farms, as well as a few small businesses. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The population is mostly White, with a small percentage of African Americans, Native Americans, and Asians. The median household income is $31,250, and the median family income is $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Population of Ridgecrest is 855.
What is the Total Male Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Male Population of Ridgecrest is 458.
What is the Total Female Population of Ridgecrest?
Total Female Population of Ridgecrest is 397.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest?
There are 115.37 Males per 100 Females in Ridgecrest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest?
There are 86.68 Females per 100 Males in Ridgecrest.
What is the Median Population Age in Ridgecrest?
Median Population Age in Ridgecrest is 25.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ridgecrest
Average Family Size in Ridgecrest is 5.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ridgecrest
Average Household Size in Ridgecrest is 3.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ridgecrest?
Per Capita income in Ridgecrest is $13,948.
What is the Median Family Income in Ridgecrest?
Median Family Income in Ridgecrest is $45,750.
What is the Median Household income in Ridgecrest?
Median Household Income in Ridgecrest is $38,472.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest?
Income or Wage Gap in Ridgecrest is 29.5%.
Women in Ridgecrest earn 70.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ridgecrest is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
There are 248 People in the Labor Forcein in Ridgecrest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest?
36.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Ridgecrest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest?
Unemployment Rate in Ridgecrest is 9.7%.