Population 13,307 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in River Ridge
Household size in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in River Ridge has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.50 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, River Ridge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.9, even as the national median rose. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in River Ridge, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in River Ridge
Renters in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in River Ridge own their homes; 29.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in River Ridge is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (13.6%). Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in River Ridge is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only six of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,043 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,047 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,222 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,225 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$182 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in River Ridge costs $1,225 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $182 a month from 2006–10, a 17% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in River Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in River Ridge than nationally: 40.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in River Ridge is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in River Ridge
| Period | River Ridge | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in River Ridge runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
River Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge | 2.43 | 44.6 | 7.7% | 29.5% | 9.2% | 1971 | $1,225 | 40.0% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Harahan | 2.11 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 25.9% | 5.8% | 1972 | $1,188 | 44.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| Waggaman | 2.96 | 34.1 | 26.6% | 29.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,356 | 15.8% | 81.9% | 8.0% |
| South Kenner | 3.08 | 45.0 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 2005 | $1,326 | 12.9% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| Jefferson | 1.86 | 44.8 | 12.7% | 42.5% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,140 | 35.9% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Metairie | 2.36 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,409 | 40.6% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Avondale | 3.02 | 33.8 | 32.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,315 | 22.4% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
| Kenner | 2.62 | 41.4 | 13.1% | 36.8% | 9.7% | 1977 | $1,266 | 27.8% | 84.0% | 6.3% |
| Bridge City | 2.63 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 39.5% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,385 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 11.4% |
| Ama | 2.70 | 43.9 | 13.7% | 13.3% | 8.3% | 1989 | $1,310 | 15.4% | 93.0% | 2.3% |
| Kennedy Heights | 2.64 | 49.6 | 40.9% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,656 | 29.5% | 86.9% | 17.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up River Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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