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Ringwood

Illinois · 836 residents · 3.864 sq mi
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Ringwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $319,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
836
+77%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
−2%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4285586888189482000201020202024Ringwood
2024730
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,151
+30%since 2000
from $27,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(464)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(789)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(25)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score13.2%(110)
Diversity Score
13
+317%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ringwood, Illinois?

Ringwood, Illinois has about 836 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ringwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Ringwood, Illinois earns about $90,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ringwood, Illinois expensive?

In Ringwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $319,300, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Ringwood, Illinois?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ringwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ringwood, Illinois?

About 8.8% of people in Ringwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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