Town · Louisiana
Ringgold, Louisiana
Ringgold, town, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Ringgold had 1,314 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,379 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,405 (±324). GEOID 2264905.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,314
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,379 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,405 ±324
Median household income
$30,592
±$12,497 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$92,800
±$44,398 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$465
±$145 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Ringgold and what county is it in?
Ringgold is a town in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 596 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ringgold, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,314 people lived in Ringgold on July 1, 2025, down 6.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,379 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,405 (±324).
| Measure | Ringgold | Bienville Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,405 ±324 | 12,638 | no clear change |
| Households | 445 ±113 | 5,556 | −160 |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.58 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 646 ±131 | 6,886 | no clear change |
Ringgold's population since 2000
From 1,660 in 2000 to 1,314 in 2025: down 20.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ringgold as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ringgold?
The median resident of Ringgold is 38.5 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 54.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.6%.
| Measure | Ringgold | Bienville Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±12.4 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.7% ±8.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±6.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±7.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.6% ±13.3 pts | 53.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 54.3% ±13.6 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±2.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±6.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±9.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8% ±8.5 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.2% ±3.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±10.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ringgold earn?
Half of Ringgold's 445 households earn less than $30,592 a year (±$12,497), against $35,011 in Bienville Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $23,478 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ringgold | Bienville Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,592 ±$12,497 | $35,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $37,744 ±$7,188 | $59,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $13,877 ±$2,685 | $26,797 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.8% ±13.9 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 63.8% ±24.0 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 39.8% ±12.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±8.6 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 65.4% ±11.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ringgold?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Ringgold's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,800 by its owner (±$44,398). The median renter pays $465 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ringgold | Bienville Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,800 ±$44,398 | $99,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $465 ±$145 | $606 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7% ±28.2 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,095 ±$267 | $1,039 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1% ±11.6 pts | 70.2% | +17.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9% ±11.6 pts | 29.8% | – |
| Housing units | 646 ±131 | 6,886 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.7% ±5.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±13.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.1% ±12.0 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.2% ±12.0 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4% ±5.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.7% ±9.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ringgold building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ringgold in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ringgold work and get to work?
83.9% of Ringgold's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 39.4 minutes.
| Measure | Ringgold | Bienville Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.3% ±11.2 pts | 46.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.3% ±11.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±11.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±7.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±9.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.4 min ±10.5 | 29.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ringgold?
No census tract lies mostly in Ringgold; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703Bienville Parish | 2,795 | $33,352 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ringgold) · Census block assignment files
How does Ringgold compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ringgold is the 9,270th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 139th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Ringgold ranks 226th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 139th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 184th | 263 |
| Median household income | 226th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 257th | 263 |
| Median home value | 218th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 226th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 48th | 216 |
| Median age | 118th | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 115th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 9th | 260 |
Ringgold's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Ringgold with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ringgold?
24 of the 57 figures for Ringgold on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ringgold are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ringgold.