Census ACS · #763 μSA
DeRidder Metro Area
The DeRidder, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,646 residents. The median household income is $64,995 and the median home value is $164,500.
36,646
Population
32
People / sq mi
$64,995
Median Income
$164,500
Median Home Value
The DeRidder CBSA covers 1,157 sq mi of land at 31.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$64,995
Median Household Income
$33,294
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$164,500
Median Home Value
$882
Median Rent
83.2%
Homeownership
Education
87.2%
High School+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.3%
Work From Home
32.7 min
Avg Commute
26.5%
Foreign Born
DeRidder spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DeRidder, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,646 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #763 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the DeRidder metro area is $64,995, with a per capita income of $33,294.
The DeRidder, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the DeRidder, La CBSA (19760) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in DeRidder: 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 36,646 residents, DeRidder is a metro area in LA.
The typical household here earns about $64,995, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $164,500, with typical rent around $882.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in DeRidder, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.