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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ragland

Alabama · 1,918 residents · 16.788 sq mi
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Ragland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,918
+6%since 1990
from 1,807 in 1990
1990 – 2025
114 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 108 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+6%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ragland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,152
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,866 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,531
+54%since 1990
from $8,128 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$258
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163 in 1990
US average: $602
79.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
20.4% rent
1.9
+6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(1,465)
Black18.4%(332)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(711)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,576)
Black17%(326)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score35.6%(683)
36
−10%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+2%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ragland, Alabama?

Ragland, Alabama has about 1,918 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ragland, Alabama?

The typical household in Ragland, Alabama earns about $30,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ragland, Alabama expensive?

In Ragland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,900, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Ragland, Alabama?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ragland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ragland, Alabama?

About 18.8% of people in Ragland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ragland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ragland, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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