Ridgecrest Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 801 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 1850.2 people per square mile (714.37/kmē), it is the 71st most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 306 housing units at an average density of 711.6 per square mile (274.75/kmē). The average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. In the town Population was distributed with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 41.1 years, The median age of males was 36.3 years, for females the median age was 43.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 749 White, 44 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31000, making it the 146th highest town by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $32917, it is 202nd wealthiest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $14629, it would be the 154th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income is $19063, Males had a median income of $27386 versus $12917 for females.
In 2000, 151 pupils and students, of which 72 are male and 79 are female, 18.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 3 nursery or pri school, 13 kindergarten, 74 elementary school, 39 high school and 22 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 801 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 801 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 798 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 781 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 764 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 749 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 736 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 721 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 723 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 711 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 707 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 42 | 32 | 74 |
| High school | 12 | 27 | 39 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest town, Louisiana | $31000 | $32917 | $14629 |
| Concordia Parish, Louisiana | $22742 | $28629 | $11966 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |