Ridgecrest, LA Demographics

A map of Ridgecrest's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	455	254	45.2%	43.6%
White	343	281	34.1%	48.2%
Multiracial	160	23	15.9%	3.9%
Hispanic	49	23	4.9%	3.9%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Ridgecrest, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,007, a dramatic increase from the 583 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Black, 34.1% White, 15.9% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 has become considerably 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 Ridgecrest, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 65.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ridgecrest is ranked the 269th 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). Ridgecrest was ranked the 340th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ridgecrest's White Population

343 residents of Ridgecrest, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ridgecrest is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Ridgecrest ranks 329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's White population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. White residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has decreased from 48.2% to 34.1%.

Ridgecrest is more White than neighboring Ferriday (25% White). Ridgecrest is less White than neighboring Minorca (62.9% White), Vidalia (80.1% White), Clayton (50.4% White), and Spokane (100% White).

Ridgecrest's Black Population

455 residents of Ridgecrest, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ridgecrest is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Ridgecrest ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Black population has grown by an estimated 79.1%. Black residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 43.6% to 45.2%.

Ridgecrest is more Black than neighboring Minorca (30.7% Black), Vidalia (17.9% Black), and Spokane (0% Black). Ridgecrest is less Black than neighboring Ferriday (73.8% Black), and Clayton (49.6% Black).

Ridgecrest's Asian Population

0 residents of Ridgecrest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ridgecrest is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Ridgecrest ranks 295th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ridgecrest's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Ridgecrest, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ridgecrest is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ridgecrest ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

Ridgecrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferriday (0.4% Hispanic), Vidalia (0.8% Hispanic), Clayton (0% Hispanic), and Spokane (0% Hispanic). Ridgecrest is less Hispanic than neighboring Minorca (6.3% Hispanic).

Ridgecrest's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ridgecrest, or 0.0% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ridgecrest ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ridgecrest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ferriday (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ridgecrest's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Ridgecrest, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ridgecrest is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ridgecrest ranks 165th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ridgecrest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 595.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ridgecrest's population has increased from 3.9% to 15.9%.

Ridgecrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Ferriday (0.6% Multiracial), Minorca (0.1% Multiracial), Vidalia (1.2% Multiracial), Clayton (0% Multiracial), and Spokane (0% 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.