De Ridder City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 9808 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the city. The population density was 1155.4 people per square mile (446.1/kmē), it would be the 123rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 4454 housing units at an average density of 524.6 per square mile (202.55/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. In the city Age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120.1 females. The median age is 36.6 years, The median age of males was 34.2 years, for females the median age was 38.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 60.81% White, 34.73% Black or African American, 0.57% American Indian, 1.42% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.88% from two or more races and 0.57% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31952, it is the 132nd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39384, it would be the 121st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $16996, it is the 85th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income of city was $19028, Males have a median income of $25839 versus $14152 for females.
In 2000, 2584 pupils and students, of which 52.24% are male and 47.76% are female, 26.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.06% nursery or pri school, 4.14% kindergarten, 51.01% elementary school, 29.57% high school and 11.22% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9808 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9953 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9703 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9622 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9569 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9591 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9654 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9800 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9912 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10000 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10008 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 78 | 27 | 105 |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 34 | 107 |
| Elementary school | 736 | 582 | 1318 |
| High school | 375 | 389 | 764 |
| College or graduate school | 88 | 202 | 290 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Ridder city, Louisiana | $31952 | $39384 | $16996 |
| Beauregard Parish, Louisiana | $32582 | $37886 | $15514 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |