Census-designated place · Louisiana
River Ridge, Louisiana
River Ridge, census-designated place, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. River Ridge had 13,312 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,101). GEOID 2265150.
Residents, 2020-2024
13,312
±1,101 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 13,591
Median household income
$84,336
±$9,814 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$357,400
±$18,448 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,127
±$80 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is River Ridge and what county is it in?
River Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 4,861 residents per square mile in 2020.
River Ridge is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in River Ridge, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts River Ridge's population at 13,312 (±1,101). The 2020 Census counted 13,591 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; River Ridge is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,312 ±1,101 | 430,920 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,821 ±481 | 177,003 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.13 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,325 ±464 | 194,418 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in River Ridge?
The median resident of River Ridge is 45.0 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 ±4.4 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±2.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% ±2.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±2.7 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±3.6 pts | 18.9% | +6.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.1% ±4.0 pts | 47.2% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±2.9 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±2.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±3.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±2.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±1.9 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.8% ±3.7 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±3.3 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in River Ridge earn?
Half of River Ridge's 5,821 households earn less than $84,336 a year (±$9,814), against $65,252 in Jefferson Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $86,061 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,336 ±$9,814 | $65,252 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,334 ±$8,066 | $92,680 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,190 ±$3,428 | $37,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±3.4 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0% ±10.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±1.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±3.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in River Ridge?
Owners occupy 70.6% of River Ridge's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,400 by its owner (±$18,448). The median renter pays $1,127 a month including utilities, and 49.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,400 ±$18,448 | $251,400 | +$30,897 |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 ±$80 | $1,190 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.9% ±13.2 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,111 ±$154 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6% ±4.7 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.4% ±4.7 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Housing units | 6,325 ±464 | 194,418 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±5.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8% ±4.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±3.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in River Ridge work and get to work?
72.1% of River Ridge's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±3.1 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±4.7 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1% ±3.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±3.2 pts | 8.2% | +7.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±4.8 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in River Ridge?
5 census tracts lie mostly in River Ridge (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,261 (Tract 238) to $130,372 (Tract 239.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 238Jefferson Parish | 3,651 | $48,261 |
| Tract 239.04Jefferson Parish | 2,670 | $66,721 |
| Tract 239.02Jefferson Parish | 2,449 | $130,372 |
| Tract 239.01Jefferson Parish | 2,381 | $87,079 |
| Tract 239.03Jefferson Parish | 2,161 | $116,979 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in River Ridge) · Census block assignment files
How does River Ridge compare with other places in Louisiana?
River Ridge ranks 34th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 36th | 263 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 263 |
| Median household income | 34th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 263 |
| Median home value | 5th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd | 229 |
| Median age | 29th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 127th | 260 |
| Work from home | 14th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 260 |
River Ridge's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for River Ridge?
11 of the 57 figures for River Ridge on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for River Ridge are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.