Ridgecrest, CA

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Population

28,728

0.434% growth

Poverty Rate

16%


Median Age

35.5


Median Household Income

$60,794

1.7% growth

Number of Employees

12,014

1.86% growth

Median Property Value

$169,500

1.8% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Ridgecrest, CA had a population of 28.7k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $60,794. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Ridgecrest, CA grew from 28,604 to 28,728, a 0.434% increase and its median household income grew from $59,780 to $60,794, a 1.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ridgecrest, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.3%), White (Hispanic) (10.3%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (6.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.27%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.56%). N/A% of the people in Ridgecrest, CA speak a non-English language, and 96.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ridgecrest, CA are Cerro Coso Community College (528 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Ridgecrest, CA is $169,500, and the homeownership rate is 62.5%. Most people in Ridgecrest, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Ridgecrest, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Ridgecrest, CA employs 12k people. The largest industries in Ridgecrest, CA are Public Administration (2,709 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,441 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,223 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($77,785), Utilities ($74,554), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($66,429).

Median household income in Ridgecrest, CA is $60,794. Males in Ridgecrest, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Ridgecrest, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,794

2017 value

± $6,086

1.7%

1 Year Growth

± 13.3%

Households in Ridgecrest, CA have a median annual income of $60,794, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,780 in 2016, which represents a 1.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Ridgecrest, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ridgecrest, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 55.01

  2. Census Tract 54.02

  3. Census Tract 54.01

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ridgecrest, CA was Census Tract 55.01 with a value of $71,808, followed by Census Tract 54.02 and Census Tract 54.01, with respective values of $68,864 and $65,258.

The following map shows all of the places in Ridgecrest, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ridgecrest, CA (4.53k out of 28.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    2,828 ± 446

  2. Hispanic

    1,184 ± 313

  3. Black

    741 ± 313

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ridgecrest, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

12k

2017 Value

± 874

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Ridgecrest, CA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 11.8k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ridgecrest, CA, are Management Occupations (1,277 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,231 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ridgecrest, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ridgecrest, CA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,277 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,231 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (929 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Ridgecrest, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (3.68 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.16 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ridgecrest, CA, by median earnings, are Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations ($83,723), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,618), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($78,904).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12k

2017 Value

± 874

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Ridgecrest, CA grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 11.8k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ridgecrest, CA, are Public Administration (2,709 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,441 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,223 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ridgecrest, CA, though some of these residents may live in Ridgecrest, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Ridgecrest, CA, by number of employees, are Public Administration (2,709 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,441 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,223 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Ridgecrest, CA has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (6.19 times higher than expected), Public Administration (4.83 times), and Utilities (1.64 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ridgecrest, CA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($77,785), Utilities ($74,554), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($66,429).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93.3% of the population of Ridgecrest, CA has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 9.36% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 3.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Ridgecrest, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Ridgecrest, CA see 2037 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.294% decrease from the previous year (2043 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2117 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 614 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Kern County, CA see an average of 2,037 patients per year. This represents a 0.294% decrease from the previous year (2,043 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kern County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

6.69%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

9.36%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

3.81%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ridgecrest, CA declined by 15% from 7.87% to 6.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ridgecrest, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Ridgecrest, CA is home to a population of 28.7k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 10.4% of Ridgecrest, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people).

In 2017, there were 6.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Ridgecrest, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.95k White (Hispanic) and 1.95k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

33

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

45

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Ridgecrest, CA was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Ridgecrest, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Ridgecrest, CA residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

10.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

As of 2017, 10.4% of Ridgecrest, CA residents (2.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ridgecrest, CA was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

96.2%

2017 Citizenship

95.8%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.2% of Ridgecrest, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Ridgecrest, CA was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ridgecrest, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    18.5k ± 995

  2. White (Hispanic)

    2.95k ± 544

  3. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    1.95k ± 537

In 2017, there were 6.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.5k people) in Ridgecrest, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.95k White (Hispanic) and 1.95k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Ridgecrest, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    894 ± 216

  2. Vietnam

    812 ± 186

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    468 ± 158

Ridgecrest, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Ridgecrest, CA awarded 528 degrees. The student population of Ridgecrest, CA is skewed towards women, with 2,512 male students and 3,213 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ridgecrest, CA are White (272 and 51.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (162 and 30.7%), Two or More Races (34 and 6.45%), and Asian (32 and 6.07%).

The largest universities in Ridgecrest, CA by number of degrees awarded are Cerro Coso Community College (528 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ridgecrest, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 27.5%), Humanistic Studies (80 and 15.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (38 and 7.2%).

The median tuition costs in Ridgecrest, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    145 degrees awarded

  2. Humanistic Studies

    80 degrees awarded

  3. General Business

    19 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ridgecrest, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ridgecrest, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Cerro Coso Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

528 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Ridgecrest, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cerro Coso Community College with 528 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

198

Degrees Awarded to Men

330

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 198 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ridgecrest, CA, which is 0.6 times less than the 330 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    272 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    162 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    34 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Ridgecrest, CA were to White students. These 272 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 162 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Ridgecrest, CA was $169,500 in 2017, which is 0.738 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $166,500 to $169,500, a 1.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Ridgecrest, CA is 62.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Ridgecrest, CA have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Ridgecrest, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$169,500

2017 Median

± $8,339

$166,500

2016 Median

± $6,702

In 2017, the median property value in Ridgecrest, CA grew to to $169,500 from the previous year's value of $166,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ridgecrest, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ridgecrest, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,794

Median Household Income

± $6,086

11.1k

Number of Households

± 801

In 2017, the median household income of the 11.1k households in Ridgecrest, CA grew to $60,794 from the previous year's value of $59,780.

The following chart displays the households in Ridgecrest, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Ridgecrest, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ridgecrest, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

62.5%

2017 Homeownership

61%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 62.5% of the housing units in Ridgecrest, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Ridgecrest, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ridgecrest, CA have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.728% of the workforce in Ridgecrest, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.3%

  2. Carpooled

    11.9%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.65%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Ridgecrest, CA was Drove Alone (78.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.9%) and those who Worked At Home (3.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ridgecrest, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ridgecrest, CA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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