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The Town of Ridgecrest had a population of 1,007 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest is located at latitude 31.6029 and longitude -91.5279 in Concordia Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ridgecrest encompass a land area of 0.43 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Concordia Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Ridgecrest 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 Town of Ridgecrest is located within Parish Governing Authority District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Concordia Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,007 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,343 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 65 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,910 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,830 |
| Median Home Value | $57,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 422 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 261 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 100 (23.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 (14.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 361 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Family Households | 274 (75.9%) |
The table below compares Ridgecrest 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 | # 270 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 25 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 332 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 412 | 16th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 96th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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