Ridgecrest, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
28,905
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
11.7%
Median Home
$184,600
Median Income
$71,774
Median Rent
$928
Ridgecrest SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Ridgecrest, CA Crime Report
478
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,641.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-30.03%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ridgecrest / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 478 | 1,641.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 158 | 542.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 19 | 65.2 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 118 | 405.2 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 320 | 1,098.9 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 75 | 257.6 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 200 | 686.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 45 | 154.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Ridgecrest, CA Cost Of Living
109
Ridgecrest's Overall Cost Of Living
Ridgecrest's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ridgecrest | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 89 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 130 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 167 | 126 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Ridgecrest
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,905 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 28,736 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 28,728 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 28,604 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 28,489 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 28,282 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 27,993 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 27,776 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 27,587 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 27,386 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ridgecrest
| Race | Ridgecrest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ridgecrest
| Gender | Ridgecrest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ridgecrest for adults over 25
| Education | Ridgecrest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ridgecrest, California
| Income | Ridgecrest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
