Ridgecrest, FL Demographics

A map of Ridgecrest's Population by Race

Ridgecrest, Florida had a population of 2,966 in 2020. It was 18.1% White, 58.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ridgecrest, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is the 592nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Ridgecrest's White Population

537 residents of Ridgecrest identify as White, or 18.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Ridgecrest considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #859 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is less White than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (88.9% White), Belleair Bluffs (87.2% White), Indian Rocks Beach (88.6% White), Largo (72.5% White), and Belleair Beach (86.6% White).

Ridgecrest's Black Population

1,746 residents of Ridgecrest identify as Black, or 58.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ridgecrest considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #30 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is more Black than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (0.6% Black), Belleair Bluffs (2.2% Black), Indian Rocks Beach (0.8% Black), Largo (6.2% Black), and Belleair Beach (0.6% Black).

Ridgecrest's Asian Population

40 residents of Ridgecrest identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ridgecrest roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #469 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is more Asian than neighboring Indian Rocks Beach (0.9% Asian). Ridgecrest is less Asian than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (1.5% Asian), Largo (3.2% Asian), and Belleair Beach (3.2% Asian).

Ridgecrest's Hispanic Population

425 residents of Ridgecrest identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ridgecrest less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #430 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is more Hispanic than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (5.2% Hispanic), Belleair Bluffs (5% Hispanic), Indian Rocks Beach (5.9% Hispanic), Largo (12.8% Hispanic), and Belleair Beach (5.5% Hispanic).

Ridgecrest's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Ridgecrest identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ridgecrest roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #62 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (1.1% Native American/Other), Belleair Bluffs (0.7% Native American/Other), Indian Rocks Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Largo (0.9% Native American/Other), and Belleair Beach (0.5% Native American/Other).

Ridgecrest's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Ridgecrest identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ridgecrest roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ridgecrest is ranked #83 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ridgecrest is more Multiracial than neighboring Harbor Bluffs (2.7% Multiracial), Belleair Bluffs (3.6% Multiracial), Indian Rocks Beach (3.1% Multiracial), Largo (4.4% Multiracial), and Belleair Beach (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.