Ringgold County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Ringgold County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ringgold County, Iowa has a population of 4,645, the 98th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $73,346 and the median home value is $156,200. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ringgold County Quick Facts

Population 4,645

Median Household Income $73,346

Median Home Value $156,200

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 44.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 11

Population 4,645 98th of 99

Median Income $73,346 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Ringgold County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,664	4,645	-0.4%
Median household income	$69,821	$73,346	+5.0%
Median home value	$150,300	$156,200	+3.9%

Median Household Income

Ringgold

$73,346

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ringgold

$156,200

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 15.8%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 32.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

1.6%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

10.6%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

16.1%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

63.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $710/mo 11.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

28.4%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ringgold County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Ayr	1,816	$74,167	10.9%	$152,000
Diagonal	454	$74,375	7.3%	$91,500
Kellerton	286	$46,875	15.4%	$59,200
Sun Valley Lake	163	$135,521	0.0%	$637,000
Tingley	128	$62,083	7.0%	$75,000
Redding	51	$73,750	7.8%	N/A
Maloy	30	$59,750	0.0%	N/A
Ellston	28	$69,167	3.6%	N/A
Benton	27	$51,250	0.0%	N/A
Beaconsfield	8	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Delphos	4	N/A	25.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ringgold County is located in Iowa with a total population of 4,645. It is the 98th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ringgold County is 44.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ringgold County is $73,346. This is 2% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $156,200. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ringgold County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ringgold County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ringgold County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ringgold County, Iowa?

Ringgold County has a population of 4,645, making it the 98th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Ringgold County?

The median household income in Ringgold County is $73,346 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Ringgold County, Iowa?

Ringgold County contains 11 Census-designated places.