Ringgold County, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 98th-largest in Iowa
The population of Ringgold County, Iowa is 4,664 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 98th-largest county in Iowa. The median household income is $69,821, the median home value is $150,300, and the median age is 44.6.
The population of Ringgold County has declined 9.9% since 2010 (5,113 → 4,608), a -0.74% annualized rate.
4,664
Population
-0.74%
Annual growth
9
People / sq mi
$69,821
Median Income
$150,300
Median Home Value
Ringgold County covers 535 sq mi of land at 8.7 people per square mile.
About Ringgold County, IA
The poverty rate is what most separates Ringgold County from the typical county: 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 4,664 residents, Ringgold County is a county in Iowa.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $69,821 — below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 3.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $150,300, with typical rent around $745.
Roughly 25.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Ringgold County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Ringgold County had a population of 5,113 in 2010 and 4,608 in 2024, a -9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,113 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.73%.
4,608
Population (2024)
5,113
Population (2010)
5,113
Peak (2010)
-0.73%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,113 |
| 2011 | 5,048 |
| 2012 | 5,025 |
| 2013 | 4,971 |
| 2014 | 4,961 |
| 2015 | 4,978 |
| 2016 | 4,994 |
| 2017 | 5,029 |
| 2018 | 4,921 |
| 2019 | 4,866 |
| 2020 | 4,643 |
| 2021 | 4,636 |
| 2022 | 4,692 |
| 2023 | 4,646 |
| 2024 | 4,608 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.6
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
23.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,821$-3,326 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,608 |
| Per-capita income | $37,108 |
| Poverty rate | 3.6%-3.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ringgold County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
6.7%
Carpool
72.6%
Public transit
11.2%
Work from home
23.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$150,300$-45,600 vs state
Median home value
$745
Median rent
78.8%
Homeownership rate
2,676
Total housing units
69.8%
Occupied
30.2%
Vacant
21.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.1%
With health insurance
89.2%
With broadband internet
26.4%
Foreign-born
5.8%
Veterans (18+)
14.8%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.4%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ringgold County, Iowa has a population of 4,664 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 98th-largest county in Iowa. Population density is 9 people per square mile.
The population of Ringgold County has declined 9.9% since 2010 (5,113 → 4,608), a -0.74% annualized rate.
The median household income in Ringgold County, Iowa is $69,821, with mean (average) household income of $91,608 and per-capita income of $37,108. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ringgold County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ringgold County, Iowa is 44.6 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Ringgold County is $150,300 and median monthly rent is $745. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,676 total housing units, 30.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ringgold County, Iowa is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.
Des Moines is among the largest cities associated with Ringgold County, Iowa, with a population of 212,464.
Ringgold County, IA Climate
Ringgold County, IA has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 880 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
880
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 22° | 20 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 25 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 57 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 79 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 110 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 108 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 112 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 105 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 104 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 73 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 54 mm |
| December | -3° / 27° | 33 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ringgold County, IA
The most comfortable months to visit Ringgold County, IA are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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