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Ringgold

Louisiana · 1,379 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 $24,006. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 281 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $115,900. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,379
−17%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,006
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,605
+39%since 2000
from $9,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+84%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(478)
Black56.9%(785)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score63.7%(879)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ringgold, Louisiana?

Ringgold, Louisiana has about 1,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ringgold, Louisiana?

The typical household in Ringgold, Louisiana earns about $24,006 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Ringgold, Louisiana?

About 4.9% 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 47.1% 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 506 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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