State
County
Land Area
4.9 sq mi
Density
741.6/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.47%
Growth Since 2010
1.87%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ringgold is a city located in Georgia. With a 2020 population of 3,647, it is the 173rd largest city in Georgia and the 5658th largest city in the United States. Ringgold is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,580 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Ringgold has a population density of 742 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ringgold is $54,695 with a poverty rate of 16.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $704 per month, and the median house value is $136,600. The median age in Ringgold is 44.3 years, 41.6 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ringgold was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,226 | 89.81% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 4.90% |
| Two or More Races | 163 | 4.54% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.19% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,565 | 2.14 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 687 | 1.32 | 37.8 |
| Married | 579 | 2.61 | 71.2 |
| Female | 237 | 2.96 | 3.4 |
| Male | 62 | 3.79 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 2.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 9.26% |
| High School Graduate | 911 | 33.08% |
| Some College | 756 | 27.45% |
| Associates Degree | 252 | 9.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 358 | 13.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 5.27% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,410 | 2,138 | 467 |
| Multiple Races | 118 | 111 | |
| Hispanic | 111 | 73 | |
| Black | 97 | 82 | 25 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
97.82% of Ringgold residents speak only English, while 2.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,950 | 477 | 16.17% |
| Black | 124 | 65 | 52.42% |
| Multiple | 148 | 24 | 16.22% |
16.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.10%
Male Poverty Rate
21.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ringgold is Black, with 52.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ringgold is White, with 16.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.45%.
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 4.97% |
| Black | 20 | 18.02% |
10.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
97.69% of Ringgold residents were born in the United States, with 37.83% having been born in Georgia. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,647 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 3,630 | 17 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 3,613 | 37 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 3,576 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 3,571 | 21 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 3,550 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 3,537 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,524 | 14 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 3,510 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 3,504 | 15 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,489 | 0.00% |