Ridgecrest, Florida

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Ridgecrest, Florida is a small, census-designated place in Pinellas County, United States. It had a population of 2,966 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Ridgecrest sits at about 27.8958°N, 82.8047°W (27°53′45″N, 82°48′17″W). The area is roughly 0.6 square miles (about 1.5 square kilometers), mostly land with a small amount of water. The elevation is about 56 feet (17 meters).

Demographics
The community is served as a census-designated place, not an incorporated city.

History and population notes
- 2020: Population about 2,966 people.
- 2000: Population 2,453 people in 781 households and 623 families. Population density was about 1,691 people per square kilometer (4,354 per square mile).

Ridgecrest is part of the broader Tampa Bay area and is surrounded by other Pinellas County communities.

Economy and living
- In 2000, the median household income was around $32,535, and the median family income was about $26,591. Per capita income was around $13,290. About 20% of families and 23% of the population were below the poverty line, including roughly 35% of those under 18.