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DeRidder, LA

Founded 1903Beauregard ParishElev. 62 m
Population
9,812
Median home
$160,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About DeRidder

With about 9,812 residents, DeRidder is one of Louisiana's notable places. DeRidder was founded in 1903 and sits in Beauregard Parish. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $58,596. Homes carry a median value of $160,800, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.4%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
9,812
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$58,596
Per-capita income
$32,744
Poverty rate
16.2%
High-school grad or higher
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
Avg. commute
23 min
Work from home
2.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black29.9%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.4%
Sales & office25.2%
Service16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$160,800
Median gross rent
$929/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
1975
Households
4,085
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

DeRidder has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading70%
Math70%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DeRidder High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
East Beauregard High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
DeRidder Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Carver Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 2–3
East Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
K.R. Hanchey Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1
Pine Wood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for DeRidder vs Louisiana and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around DeRidder.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Beauregard County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

DeRidder is in Beauregard County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

DeRidder was founded in 1903 and sits in Beauregard Parish. Elevation ~62 m.

Population trend
11K10K9,81220102024
Map of DeRidder
DeRidder, LA
Where DeRidder is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerDeRidder
Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beauregard Parish CourthouseBeauregard Parish JailFirst United Methodist ChurchDeRidder USO BuildingBeauregard Parish Training SchoolFirst Street SchoolShady Grove School and Community BuildingToy House
Notable people from DeRidder
Jennifer WeinerElijah StewartChris CagleJohn RuddMarvin JohnsonLether FrazarChris CagleDeshazor EverettMildred Pitts WalterDave Simmons
People searches in DeRidder
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Nearby cities
Sulphur (43 mi)Lake Charles (45 mi)Jennings (57 mi)Alexandria (58 mi)Eunice (58 mi)Natchitoches (63 mi)

Registered sex offenders in DeRidder, LA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for DeRidder, Louisiana.

Daniel Lee Wilson, 42
Deridder · 70634
Jose Jones, 71
Deridder · 70634
Michael Jackson, 76
Deridder · 70634
James W Thompson, 49
Deridder · 70634
AKA James Willie Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

DeRidder — frequently asked

What is the population of DeRidder, Louisiana?
DeRidder has a population of about 9,812, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in DeRidder?
The median home value in DeRidder is $160,800, and the median gross rent is $929/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does DeRidder face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Beauregard County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, drought.
How many schools are in DeRidder?
DeRidder has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in DeRidder?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near DeRidder. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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