Ridgecrest, CA is a small city located in the desert of California with a population of 27,989 and a population density of 1,395 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Ridgecrest has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike. The city has many local businesses such as A&M Market and the Ridgecrest Cinemas. There are also several outdoor activities available year-round such as hiking, camping, and fishing at the nearby Lake Isabella. Other organizations in the area include The Maturango Museum, Inyokern Airport, and Searles Valley Minerals. For those looking for sporting events during their stay, Ridgecrest is home to the annual Wild West FrogFest which is one of the most popular events on the High Desert Sports Circuit.
The population in Ridgecrest is 27,989. There are 1,341 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ridgecrest is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ridgecrest is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ridgecrest
- 51.2% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 32.8% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Ridgecrest
- 64.3% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 6.3% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 19.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander