Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ringgold, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,435

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%3,037

Two or More

5%172

Black

3.1%108

Hispanic/Latino

3%104

Asian

0.4%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.4%255

High School Diploma

33.1%808

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%102

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%359

Associate's Degree

6.1%150

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%229

Master's Degree

6.5%158

Professional Degree

1.6%40

Doctorate

0.5%11

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$243,300

Median Renti

$956

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.4%713

Renter-Occupied

51.6%760

Total Units

1,520

Homeownership

48.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%25

$50K–$100K

14.3%102

$100K–$150K

6.6%47

$150K–$200K

11.5%82

$200K–$300K

46.7%333

$300K–$500K

14.4%103

$500K–$1M

2.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

169

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

135

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

10.7%163

2010–2019

9.4%143

2000–2009

32.2%490

1990–1999

18.6%283

1980–1989

5.5%84

1970–1979

3.6%55

1960–1969

5.1%78

1950–1959

1.5%23

1940–1949

7.4%112

1939 or earlier

5.9%89

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.3%1,183

Utility Gas

19%280

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,583

Mean Household Incomei

$66,158

Per Capita Incomei

$29,650

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

1,644

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%144

$10K–$15K

6.2%91

$15K–$20K

2.5%37

$20K–$25K

7.7%114

$25K–$30K

3.9%57

$30K–$35K

13.5%199

$35K–$40K

6.4%94

$40K–$45K

1%15

$45K–$50K

4.9%72

$50K–$60K

5.2%77

$60K–$75K

2.9%43

$75K–$100K

7.3%108

$100K–$125K

15.7%231

$125K–$150K

1.5%22

$150K–$200K

8.9%131

$200K+

2.6%38

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$410/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes87% occupied$423/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes62% occupied$389/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,583/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

76.7%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

16%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

86.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.4% of subsidized households are minority

29.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1033%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,511

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,565

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

281(10.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88%Insured

12%Uninsured