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
| White | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
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 Administration | 30.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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.