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Population Review

Ridgecrest city, CA — Population & Demographics

Ridgecrest city, CA has a population of 28,138. The median household income is $88,107 and the median age is 34.8.

28,138

Population

$88,107

Median Income

$235,800

Median Home Value

34.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White68.7%
Black or African American4.9%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$88,107

Median Household Income

$40,173

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$235,800

Median Home Value

$1,178

Median Rent

59.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.8%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

75.5%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

15.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.8%

Foreign Born

83.9%

Non-English at Home

15.3%

Veterans

14.6%

With Disability

96.5%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Public Administration30.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management19.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.4%
Retail Trade4.2%
Construction4.2%
Information4.0%
Manufacturing3.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.4%
Agriculture & Mining2.4%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Ridgecrest city, CA has a population of 28,138 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Ridgecrest city, CA is $88,107, with 7.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Ridgecrest city, CA is $235,800, with median rent at $1,178.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.