Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Deridder
Deridder, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$563
Population
9,912
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Dwell in possibilities presented by Beauregard County
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Situated between Fort Polk and Lake Charles, DeRidder embraces traditions of the past while moving toward a promising future. DeRidder residents can learn about the city’s rich history at the Beauregard Museum and peruse unique shops and art galleries in DeRidder’s vibrant downtown area. The Wooten Theatre hosts a variety of musicals and plays as well.
DeRidder celebrates nature with four diverse parks equipped with walking trails, wildlife, sports facilities, splash parks, and a public swimming pool. Countless events foster a true sense of community in DeRidder, including the Veterans’ Festival, Christmas Festival, Old Fashioned Fourth of July, Downtown at Sundown, Arts Parade Concert Series, Beauregard Watermelon Festival, Taste of Beauregard, and much more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,000
Average: $73,355
Education
2,032
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,386
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deridder has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Deridder, LA is $563 for one bedroom, $736 for two bedrooms, and $815 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deridder has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$563/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$1,334/month
961 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deridder, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
East Beauregard Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
428 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
696 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
506 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
696 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
432 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.