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The City of DeRidder had a population of 9,763 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DeRidder ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for DeRidder is located at latitude 30.8463 and longitude -93.2891 in Beauregard Parish. The formal boundaries for the City of DeRidder encompass a land area of 9.23 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Beauregard Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of DeRidder are located in Beauregard Parish, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Vernon Parish.
The City of DeRidder has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of DeRidder is located within Parish Governing Authority District 3C, a minor civil division (MCD) of Beauregard Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,763 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,051 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,801 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,655 |
| Median Home Value | $156,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,655 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,725 (58.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,370 (29.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 560 (12.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,095 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 2,590 (63.2%) |
The table below compares DeRidder to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 57 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 118 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 186 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 196 | 60th |
| Diversity Index | # 32 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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