Ridgecrest, CA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Ridgecrest was 28,346, a 0.70% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ridgecrest's population was 28,150, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 27,982 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Ridgecrest, CA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ridgecrest increased by 3,425. In this period, the peak population was 29,075 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 24,921 - -
2001 25,083 162 0.65%
2002 25,392 309 1.23%
2003 25,546 154 0.61%
2004 25,690 144 0.56%
2005 25,870 180 0.7%
2006 25,669 -201 -0.78%
2007 25,394 -275 -1.07%
2008 25,626 232 0.91%
2009 25,893 267 1.04%
2010 27,705 1,812 7%
2011 27,968 263 0.95%
2012 28,298 330 1.18%
2013 28,541 243 0.86%
2014 28,568 27 0.09%
2015 28,634 66 0.23%
2016 28,663 29 0.1%
2017 28,730 67 0.23%
2018 28,964 234 0.81%
2019 29,075 111 0.38%
2020 27,982 -1,093 -3.76%
2021 28,150 168 0.6%
2022 28,346 196 0.7%
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Ridgecrest, CA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Ridgecrest's population increased by 2,784 (11.17%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Ridgecrest's population increased by 277 (1.00%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Ridgecrest's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Ridgecrest's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 28,346. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ridgecrest's population peaked in year 2019 at 29,075.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Ridgecrest's population was lowest in year 2000 at 24,921.

Ridgecrest, CA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Ridgecrest grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Ridgecrest had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 13.74% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Ridgecrest's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Ridgecrest's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.62% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 364. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Ridgecrest's population grew the most with an increase of 1,812 (7.00%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Ridgecrest's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,093 (-3.76%).

Things to know

Is Ridgecrest, CA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ridgecrest's population increased by 364 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 168 (0.60%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 196 (0.70%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Ridgecrest, CA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Ridgecrest decreased by 195 (0.68%). The population was highest at 29,075 in the year 2019 and lowest at 27,982 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.03%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Ridgecrest, CA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Ridgecrest population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Ridgecrest across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Ridgecrest was 28,346, a 0.70% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Ridgecrest population was 28,150, an increase of 0.60% compared to a population of 27,982 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Ridgecrest increased by 3,425. In this period, the peak population was 29,075 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Ridgecrest population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Ridgecrest is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Ridgecrest population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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