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Ringgold, LA


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Ringgold, Louisiana

Ringgold, Louisiana, in Bienville county, is 29 miles SE of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 207 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 1,660.

The People and Families of Ringgold

In Ringgold, about 37% of adults are married. Ringgold has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ringgold had a median family income of $21,563.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ringgold residents, with $1,900. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ringgold Housing

In Ringgold, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ringgold, 93% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Ringgold; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Ringgold strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRinggold Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ringgold Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ringgold, LA

Comparing Ringgold to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Age of the Population59
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home24
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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