DeRidder, LA Demographics

A map of DeRidder's Population by Race

DeRidder, Louisiana has an estimated population of 9,763, a less than 1% change from the 9,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 28.1% Black, 9.5% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of DeRidder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

DeRidder has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In DeRidder, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

DeRidder is ranked the 57th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). DeRidder was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

DeRidder's White Population

5,048 residents of DeRidder, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in DeRidder is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. DeRidder ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of DeRidder's population has decreased from 54.9% to 51.7%.

DeRidder is more White than neighboring Fort Polk South (50.2% White), and Singer (50.7% White). DeRidder is less White than neighboring Rosepine (81.3% White), Longville (94.1% White), and Merryville (82.6% White).

DeRidder's Black Population

2,744 residents of DeRidder, or 28.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in DeRidder is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. DeRidder ranks 209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Black residents' share of DeRidder's population has decreased from 31.3% to 28.1%.

DeRidder is more Black than neighboring Rosepine (12.1% Black), Fort Polk South (16.1% Black), Longville (0% Black), and Merryville (11% Black). DeRidder is less Black than neighboring Singer (49.3% Black).

DeRidder's Asian Population

161 residents of DeRidder, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in DeRidder is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. DeRidder ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of DeRidder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

DeRidder is more Asian than neighboring Rosepine (0.8% Asian), Singer (0% Asian), Longville (0% Asian), and Merryville (0.3% Asian). DeRidder is less Asian than neighboring Fort Polk South (2.7% Asian).

DeRidder's Hispanic Population

619 residents of DeRidder, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in DeRidder is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. DeRidder ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of DeRidder's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.3%.

DeRidder is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosepine (4.2% Hispanic), Singer (0% Hispanic), Longville (0% Hispanic), and Merryville (2.6% Hispanic). DeRidder is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Polk South (20.8% Hispanic).

DeRidder's Native American/Other Population

259 residents of DeRidder, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in DeRidder is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. DeRidder ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 149.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of DeRidder's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

DeRidder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosepine (0% Native American/Other), Fort Polk South (2% Native American/Other), Singer (0% Native American/Other), Longville (0% Native American/Other), and Merryville (0.3% Native American/Other).

DeRidder's Multiracial Population

932 residents of DeRidder, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in DeRidder is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. DeRidder ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeRidder's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.5%. Multiracial residents' share of DeRidder's population has increased from 5.4% to 9.5%.

DeRidder is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosepine (1.6% Multiracial), Fort Polk South (8.1% Multiracial), Singer (0% Multiracial), Longville (5.9% Multiracial), and Merryville (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.