Ridgecrest, LA population by race
The table below shows Ridgecrest's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 39.65% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 39.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 0.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 170 | 19.88% |
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Ridgecrest population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Ridgecrest has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Ridgecrest's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Ridgecrest population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.65% are white, 39.77% are Black or African American, 0.70% are some other race and 19.88% are multiracial.
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Ridgecrest, LA population by race.
The largest racial group in Ridgecrest is Black or African American with a population of 340 (39.77% of the total population).
Ridgecrest 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ridgecrest is Black or African American with a population of 340 (39.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 170 (19.88% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest, LA
By ethnicity, 19 (2.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 836 (97.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ridgecrest, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 340 (40.67% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Ridgecrest, LA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridgecrest's Non-Hispanic population.
Ridgecrest Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 335 | 40.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 340 | 40.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 161 | 19.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ridgecrest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15 (78.95% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ridgecrest, LA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ridgecrest's Hispanic population.
Ridgecrest Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15 | 78.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 21.05% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ridgecrest, LA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.22% of Ridgecrest population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ridgecrest, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15 (78.95% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ridgecrest, LA have?
Ridgecrest, LA has 340 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 39.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ridgecrest is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ridgecrest, LA?
With 97.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ridgecrest.
That being said, with a 39.65% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Ridgecrest.
What is the majority race in Ridgecrest, LA?
With a population of 340 (39.77% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Ridgecrest.
Whites are second largest race in Ridgecrest, with 39.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
