Ridgecrest, FL Demographics

A map of Ridgecrest's Population by Race

Ridgecrest, Florida has an estimated population of 3,571, a large increase from the 2,966 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.7% Black, 21.6% White, 14.2% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ridgecrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ridgecrest is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ridgecrest, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgecrest is ranked the 564th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Ridgecrest was ranked the 592nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgecrest's White Population

772 residents of Ridgecrest, or 21.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgecrest is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ridgecrest ranks 859th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's White population has grown by an estimated 43.8%. White residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 18.1% to 21.6%.

Ridgecrest is less White than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (86.5% White), Belleair Bluffs (92.6% White), Indian Rocks Beach (86.7% White), Largo (68% White), and Belleair Beach (91.2% White).

Ridgecrest's Black Population

2,062 residents of Ridgecrest, or 57.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgecrest is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ridgecrest ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has decreased from 58.9% to 57.7%.

Ridgecrest is more Black than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (2.1% Black), Belleair Bluffs (0.6% Black), Indian Rocks Beach (0.4% Black), Largo (9.8% Black), and Belleair Beach (2.2% Black).

Ridgecrest's Asian Population

15 residents of Ridgecrest, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgecrest is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ridgecrest ranks 469th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Ridgecrest is less Asian than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (0.5% Asian), Belleair Bluffs (1.9% Asian), Indian Rocks Beach (4.1% Asian), Largo (3.8% Asian), and Belleair Beach (1.6% Asian).

Ridgecrest's Hispanic Population

132 residents of Ridgecrest, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgecrest is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgecrest ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has decreased from 14.3% to 3.7%.

Ridgecrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Belleair Beach (3% Hispanic). Ridgecrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (4.1% Hispanic), Belleair Bluffs (4.1% Hispanic), Indian Rocks Beach (7.7% Hispanic), and Largo (14.1% Hispanic).

Ridgecrest's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Ridgecrest, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ridgecrest is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgecrest ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 86.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.3%.

Ridgecrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (0.5% Native American/Other), Belleair Bluffs (0% Native American/Other), Indian Rocks Beach (0% Native American/Other), Largo (0.8% Native American/Other), and Belleair Beach (1.2% Native American/Other).

Ridgecrest's Multiracial Population

508 residents of Ridgecrest, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgecrest is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgecrest ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 192.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 5.9% to 14.2%.

Ridgecrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (6.3% Multiracial), Belleair Bluffs (0.9% Multiracial), Indian Rocks Beach (1.2% Multiracial), Largo (3.5% Multiracial), and Belleair Beach (0.9% 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.