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De Ridder, LA


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De Ridder, Louisiana

Introduction to De Ridder, Louisiana

De Ridder contains a population of approximately 9,808.

De Ridder History

DeRidder was named after Ella DeRidder, who was a relative of a Dutch railroad financier. Initially, it was called Schovall and Deridder. In the year 1897, the first train line was set up to serve DeRidder. The city was incorporated in 1903. During that time, the prime industry of the area was timber. In 1906 the first bank was opened in DeRidder. The city was made the seat of Beauregard Parish in October 1912.

De Ridder and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of West Louisiana
  • North Toledo Bend State Park
  • Sam Houston Jones State Park
  • Beauregard Country club

Things To Do In De Ridder

Tourists can be a part of the Louisiana Doll Festival which is held in the month of June every year. One may opt to visit the local churches like Sunrise Baptist Church, Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, and Beach Grove Baptist Church. Those who are interested in recreational activities can go to the parks like West Park, Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds, and Bryant Park.

De Ridder Transportation

International air transportation facilities are provided by Chennault International Airport.

De Ridder Higher Education

Mcneese State University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and Lamar University - Beaumont are some of the educational institutions that offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

De Ridder strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDe Ridder Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%De Ridder College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%De Ridder Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%De Ridder Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%De Ridder Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%De Ridder Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%De Ridder Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%De Ridder Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of De Ridder, LA

Comparing De Ridder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women49
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income38
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home48
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime69
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