Demographics in Ridgecrest, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Ridgecrest?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

28,138

Male

14,151

50.3%

Female

13,987

49.7%

Median Age

34.8

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

68.7%

Black

4.9%

Hispanic

21.1%

Asian

3.6%

Two or More

11.6%

Other

9.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.7%

High School or Higher

33.1%

Foreign Born

7.0%

Veterans

11.0%

Married

38.3%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Ridgecrest, CA has a population of 28,138 with a median age of 34.8. The racial makeup is 68.7% White, 21.1% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 3.6% Asian. About 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.0%.