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Ringgold

Georgia · 3,414 residents · 5.014 sq mi
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Ringgold has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,237. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
+41%since 2000
from 2,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Ringgold
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,237
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,834 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,228
+87%since 2000
from $15,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−10%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,186)
Black6.2%(150)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(486)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,799)
Black5.2%(177)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(151)
Asian1.6%(56)
Other3.2%(109)
Diversity Score33.8%(1,155)
Diversity Score
34
+69%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ringgold, Georgia?

Ringgold, Georgia has about 3,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ringgold, Georgia?

The typical household in Ringgold, Georgia earns about $46,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ringgold, Georgia expensive?

In Ringgold, Georgia, the median home is worth about $138,200, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Ringgold, Georgia?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ringgold, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ringgold, Georgia?

About 14.6% of people in Ringgold, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ringgold, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ringgold, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,751 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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