Ridgecrest, Florida facts for kids
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Ridgecrest, Florida
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Location in Pinellas County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Pinellas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,966 |
| • Density | 3,340.09/sq mi (1,290.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-60275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853281 |
Ridgecrest is a community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 2,966 people lived there.
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Where is Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest is located in the sunny state of Florida. You can find it in Pinellas County. Its exact location is 27°53′45″N 82°48′17″W / 27.89583°N 82.80472°W.
Size and Water Areas
The community covers a total area of about 2.35 square kilometers (0.91 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.30 square kilometers (0.89 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Ridgecrest?
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| 2020 | 2,966 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Ridgecrest home. The population has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,558 people. By 2020, the population grew to 2,966 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 2,453 people living in Ridgecrest. Most residents, about 80.64%, were African American. Around 16.23% were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 3.18% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
There were 781 households in Ridgecrest in 2000. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 39.4% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 41.6%, were led by a single mother. The average household had about three people.
Age Groups
The people in Ridgecrest come from all age groups. In 2000, a large part of the population, about 36.9%, was under 18 years old. About 9.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in Ridgecrest was 29 years old.
Money and Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ridgecrest was about $32,535 per year. For families, the average income was $26,591. The income per person was about $13,290. About 22.7% of all people in Ridgecrest lived below the poverty line. This included 35.4% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Ridgecrest (Florida) para niños
