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Ridgecrest
| POPULATION BY ORIGIN |
28,353 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino |
81.77% |
| Hispanic |
18.23% |
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| POPULATION BY RACE |
| White Alone |
77.10% |
| African American |
3.88% |
| Native American |
1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
5.13% |
| Some Other Race |
8.03% |
| Two Or More Races |
4.63% |
| Median Age |
33.46 |
| Male |
50.08% |
| Female |
49.92% |
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| Average Family Household |
$76,501 |
| Income - City |
| 93555 |
$79,202 |
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| Housing |
| 2009 Median Housing |
$159,500 |
| Annual % of Change |
-11.39% |
| Affordability Index |
78 |
| Housing Units |
11,950 |
| Detached Units |
7,922 |
| Persons per Household |
2.56 |
| Homeowners |
62.78% |
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| Education |
15,723 |
| (educational attainment by pop. 25+) |
| No High School Diploma |
13.00% |
| High School Graduate |
23.64% |
| Some College, no degree |
28.28% |
| Associate's Degree |
11.41% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
15.35% |
| Master's Degree |
6.47% |
| Professional School Degree |
0.73% |
| Doctoral Degree |
1.11% |
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| Workforce |
10,835 |
| (civ employed by Pop. 16+) |
| Management/Financial Operations |
11.46% |
| Professional Occupations |
28.72% |
| Service |
17.85% |
| Sales & Office |
22.52% |
| Agricultural/Forestry |
0.13% |
| Construction/Maintenance |
10.53% |
| Production/Transportation |
8.79% |
| Spanish Speaking |
8.55% |
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| Public Safety |
| Crime Rate Per 100,000 |
3,120 |
| U.S. Average 100-250K pop. |
3,605 |
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| Elected Officials |
Mayor
Steven Morgan |
Mayor Pro Tem
Ronald Carter |
Vice Mayor
Thomas Wiknich |
Councilmembers
Marshall "Chip" Holloway
Jerry Taylor
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| Contacts |
City Manager
Harvey Rose
760/499-5000 |
Community & Economic Development
Gary Parsons
760/499-5061 |
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100 West California Avenue  Ridgecrest, CA 93555
www.ci.ridgecrest.ca.us |
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"The Key to New Horizons"
SpringHill Suites
"Ridgecrest offers businesses of all sizes, whether just starting up or already established, the opportunity to grow and prosper because
both the city and county government are responsive and maintain a business-friendly agenda. With the availability of land, clean air, clear weather, and a
highly educated workforce, Ridgecrest demonstrates an entrepreneurial attitude; while at the same time retaining that small town spirit and lifestyle."
Ron Kicinski, Co-owner, TOSS, Inc.
and Service Master of IWV
"It's all about personal service. I enjoy doing business with people I know. We are growing, but our business community retains the small
town flavor of mutual support and, in that way, we provide better customer service."
Pat Farris, Publisher
The News Review
"We like doing business in Ridgecrest because the community is friendly, because they are caring and forgiving and because they are so
supportive of our local merchants."
Peggy Breeden, Owner & Operator
The Swap Sheet
2009 MILESTONES
- Continuation of 1,000 new employees to NAWS China Lake
- Construction of three new hotels with the new Hampton Inn and Suites being the largest
- Final approval of a new Wal-Mart super center representing over 225,000 square feet of new retail space
- Completion of the Ridgecrest Regional hospital addition
- Approval of a 14,550 square-foot medical office building
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- Approval of the 2010 Ridgecrest general plan and land use map
- Construction of new housing tracts
- The expansion of NAWS China Lake continues with over 400 employees hired this year, representing new growth for the city. Additional retail
developments are currently in the planning phase and awaiting the construction of the new Wal-Mart super center to begin construction
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