River Ridge, LA Demographics

A map of River Ridge's Population by Race

River Ridge, Louisiana had a population of 13,591 in 2020. It was 73.3% White, 11.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of River Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is the 35th 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).

River Ridge's White Population

9,965 residents of River Ridge identify as White, or 73.3%. This makes the White share of the population of River Ridge larger than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #181 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is more White than neighboring Waggaman (23.4% White), Elmwood (49.2% White), Metairie (62.1% White), and Avondale (41.3% White). River Ridge is less White than neighboring Harahan (81.4% White).

River Ridge's Black Population

1,604 residents of River Ridge identify as Black, or 11.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of River Ridge less than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #321 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is more Black than neighboring Harahan (4.2% Black), and Metairie (11% Black). River Ridge is less Black than neighboring Waggaman (64.6% Black), Elmwood (28% Black), and Avondale (31.5% Black).

River Ridge's Asian Population

161 residents of River Ridge identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of River Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Waggaman (1.3% Asian), Elmwood (8.8% Asian), Metairie (3.8% Asian), and Avondale (10.8% Asian).

River Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,371 residents of River Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of River Ridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Waggaman (7.3% Hispanic), Harahan (9% Hispanic), and Elmwood (9.6% Hispanic). River Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Metairie (19.1% Hispanic), and Avondale (12.1% Hispanic).

River Ridge's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of River Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of River Ridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harahan (0.4% Native American/Other). River Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waggaman (1% Native American/Other), Elmwood (1% Native American/Other), Metairie (0.8% Native American/Other), and Avondale (0.8% Native American/Other).

River Ridge's Multiracial Population

417 residents of River Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of River Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, River Ridge is ranked #274 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

River Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Waggaman (2.5% Multiracial). River Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Harahan (3.9% Multiracial), Elmwood (3.5% Multiracial), Metairie (3.2% Multiracial), and Avondale (3.5% Multiracial).

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