Ringgold Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 1660 people in the town, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 715.3 people per square mile (276.18/kmē), giving it the 192nd most densely populated town among the Louisiana. There were 749 housing units at an average density of 322.8 per square mile (124.63/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 77.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68 males. The median age of the town's population was 37.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Ringgold Town was 31.9 and 39.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 43.92% White, 55.3% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.06% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.42% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $15326, it is Louisiana's 19th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $21563, making it the 41st poorest town by median family income among the Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $9817, it is Louisiana's 44th poorest town by per capita income. The median income was $14375, The median income for males was $19667, compared to $11827 for females.
In 2000, 465 pupils and students, of which 239 are male and 226 are female, 28.01% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 25 nursery or pri school, 30 kindergarten, 218 elementary school, 134 high school and 58 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1660 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1660 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1655 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1616 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1598 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1573 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1561 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1548 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1534 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1536 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1520 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Elementary school | 131 | 87 | 218 |
| High school | 59 | 75 | 134 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold town, Louisiana | $15326 | $21563 | $9817 |
| Bienville Parish, Louisiana | $23663 | $30241 | $12471 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |