Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest: city in California
About
Ridgecrest is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,616. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,135 inhabitants.
The city was created 62 years ago in 1963.
Quick Facts about Ridgecrest
| Population | 29,135 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Postal code | 93555–93556 |
| Phone Area Codes | 760 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6225,-117.6709 |
| Altitude | 7,513 feet / 2290 meters |
| Establishment | November 29, 1963 (62 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:13:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Ridgecrest is located at 35°37'21"N 117°40'15"W (35.6224600, -117.6709000).
Ridgecrest map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ridgecrest increased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,616 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,904 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,275 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,569 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,591 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,616 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,604 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,699 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,851 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,973 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,135 | 0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Ridgecrest (8)
People born in Ridgecrest, including actress Jennifer O'Dell, baseball player J. D. Martin, track and field athlete Jerome Davis, .
More notable people
- Brett Battles (American writer) he was born in 31/03/1962
- Dante (American comedian) he was born in 02/10/1970
- Mark Teppo (American writer) he was born in 21/05/1968
- Jason Monks (American congressman in Idaho)
- Mark Hoppus (that guy from that band) he was born in 15/03/1972
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ridgecrest, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111896 | Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest (CA) | 93555-9571 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ridgecrest, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| BAR | Barstow Harvey House | 685 North First Avenue | RAIL |
| BBS | Barstow (Bus), California | 1611 East Main Street | BUS |
| LCS | Lancaster, California | 44812 Sierra Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Ridgecrest.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecr Post Office | Ridgecrest (CA) | 93555 |
| Inyokern Post Office | Inyokern (CA) | 93527 |
| Johannesburg Post Office | Johannesburg (CA) | 93528 |
| Trona Post Office | Trona (CA) | 93562 |
| Onyx Post Office | Onyx (CA) | 93255 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Ridgecrest, Louisiana Small town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 585 people.
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Shafter | 20,739 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Indian Wells | 5,544 | Town in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Ridgecrest distances to largest California cities