Ringgold County, Iowa's estimated 2024 population is 4,596 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ringgold County, Iowa is the 98th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 5,113 and has seen a growth of -10.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,366 | -46 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 4,412 | -46 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 4,458 | -46 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 4,504 | -46 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 4,550 | -46 | -1% |
| 2024 | 4,596 | -46 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 4,642 | -46 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 4,688 | 56 | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 4,632 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 4,639 | -227 | -4.67% |
| 2019 | 4,866 | -55 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 4,921 | -108 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 5,029 | 35 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,994 | 16 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 4,978 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 4,961 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 4,971 | -54 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 5,025 | -23 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 5,048 | -65 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 5,113 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,420 | -692 | -11.32% |
| 1980 | 6,112 | -261 | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 6,373 | -1,537 | -19.43% |
| 1960 | 7,910 | -1,618 | -16.98% |
| 1950 | 9,528 | -1,609 | -14.45% |
| 1940 | 11,137 | -829 | -6.93% |
| 1930 | 11,966 | -953 | -7.38% |
| 1920 | 12,919 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 1910 | 12,904 | -2,421 | -15.8% |
| 1900 | 15,325 | 1,769 | 13.05% |
| 1890 | 13,556 | 1,471 | 12.17% |
| 1880 | 12,085 | 6,394 | 112.35% |
| 1870 | 5,691 | 2,768 | 94.7% |
| 1860 | 2,923 | -1,443 | -33.05% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,459 | 95.07% |
| Two or more races | 129 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 92 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,844 | 2.42 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 1,001 | 3.12 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 644 | 1.18 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 112 | 3.16 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 87 | 2.6 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 4.11% |
| Associates Degree | 369 | 11.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 508 | 15.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 218 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,206 | 37.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 719 | 22.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,081 | 2,895 | 697 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 87 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 43 | 12 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,024 | $59,271 | $46,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,438 | $87,083 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $33,770 | $46,359 | $21,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,886 | $0 | $18,393 |
| Overall | $43,564 | $48,857 | $32,100 |
| Some College | $45,085 | $49,554 | $35,774 |
$43,564
Average Earnings
$48,857
Average Male
$32,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.25% of Ringgold County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,219 | 361 | 8.56% |
| Other | 92 | 8 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 8 | 5.97% |
8.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.62%
Male Poverty Rate
10.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ringgold County, Iowa is Other, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ringgold County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 5.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.85% |
| High School | 7.16% |
| Some College | 6.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,615 | $99,615 |
| Households | $67,898 | $85,147 |
| Married Families | $89,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $55,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
224
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 6.42% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 20.19% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 3.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.37%
Born in Ringgold County, Iowa
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
98.89% of Ringgold County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 74.37% having been born in Iowa. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.