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Ringgold

Louisiana · 1,495 residents · 2.315 sq mi
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Ringgold has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,185. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,100. The poverty rate of 45.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,495
−10%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ringgold
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,185
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,326 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,034
+12%since 2000
from $9,817 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
33.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(727)
Black54.9%(912)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(1,037)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(580)
Black57.3%(856)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score64.2%(960)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ringgold, Louisiana?

Ringgold, Louisiana has about 1,495 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ringgold, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ringgold, Louisiana earns about $24,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ringgold, Louisiana expensive?

In Ringgold, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Ringgold, Louisiana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ringgold, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ringgold, Louisiana?

About 45.4% of people in Ringgold, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ringgold, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ringgold, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 390 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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