Ridgecrest Population 2026
Ridgecrest has a population of 28,780, making it the #1622 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 306× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,780
Rank in United States
#1622
Coordinates
35.62°N, 117.67°W
~698 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,585 km
2,226 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Ridgecrest
- Lancaster161,103 people · ~111 km away
- Oildale32,684 people · ~124 km away
- Bakersfield373,640 people · ~125 km away
- Victorville122,225 people · ~126 km away
- Porterville56,058 people · ~131 km away
- Delano52,733 people · ~143 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has a population of 28,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1622 biggest city in United States.
What state is Ridgecrest in?
Ridgecrest is located in California, United States.
Is Ridgecrest the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,585 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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