De Ridder, Louisiana, United States [City]; population was 9,868 in 1990; housing units was 4,139 in 1990; location is 30°51'N 93°17'W; land area is 7.79 square miles (4,987 acres); water area is 0.06 square miles (37 acres); FIPS code is 20610 [SourceCBP]