Census Bureau data for Ridgecrest CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Ridgecrest CDP
- What is the median household income in Ridgecrest CDP?
- The median household income in Ridgecrest CDP is $50,383 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ridgecrest CDP?
- The poverty rate in Ridgecrest CDP is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ridgecrest CDP?
- $301,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ridgecrest CDP?
- The median gross rent in Ridgecrest CDP is $1,186 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ridgecrest CDP residents have a college degree?
- 12.2% of adults in Ridgecrest CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,288
Median Income
$50,383
Median Home Value
$301,700
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.7%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,340 (+43.8%)
Home Value:
+$137,100 (+83.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-15.2 pp (-57.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.7 pp (+6.1%)
Unemployment:
-1.0 pp (-7.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,288
Median Age
34.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 18.8%
Black 59.3%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 16.8%
Other 2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,383
±$14,207
-$21,328 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$52,008
Median Family Income
$53,844
Poverty Rate
11.2%
+2.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
16.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
25.0%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
3.2%
$100–150k
25.5%
$150–200k
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,248
Owner-Occupied
80.4%
Renter-Occupied
19.6%
Vacancy Rate
20.0%
Median Home Value
$301,700
-$23,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,186
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
48.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.2%
Home Value Distribution
$100–200k
8.0%
$200–300k
33.6%
$300–500k
48.6%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
10.2%
$1–1.5k
53.6%
$1.5–2k
36.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
45.3%
2 vehicles
16.3%
3+
35.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.8%
2–4 units
14.7%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
1970–1999
36.5%
2000–2009
20.8%
2010+
10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.2%
-21.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
22.3%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
+6.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.5%
Self-Employed
0.0%
Government Workers
16.4%
Private For-Profit
83.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.2%
Transportation
20.1%
Retail
11.4%
Construction
9.7%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Public Admin
2.4%
Finance
0.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.8%
Sales
21.1%
Construction
17.9%
Management
17.8%
Production
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.3 min
Drove Alone
87.4%
Carpool
4.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
999
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
2.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.4%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
12.8%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
7.1%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
8.9%
75–84
12.3%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 28.4%
Working age (18–64): 71.6%
65 and over: 15.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
12.6%
Naturalized Citizen
78.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
40.0%
Latin America
37.8%
Asia
2.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.3%
With a Disability
18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.7%
Has a Computer
97.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023