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Ringsted

Iowa · 365 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Ringsted has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
−16%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+4%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3463924394855321990201020202024Ringsted
2024380
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,125
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,511
+68%since 2000
from $16,375 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−41%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(335)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(4)
Diversity Score13.4%(49)
Diversity Score
13
+2225%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ringsted, Iowa?

Ringsted, Iowa has about 365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ringsted, Iowa?

The typical household in Ringsted, Iowa earns about $49,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ringsted, Iowa expensive?

In Ringsted, Iowa, the median home is worth about $31,200, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Ringsted, Iowa?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ringsted, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ringsted, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Ringsted, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ringsted, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ringsted, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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