Ragland town, Alabama
City
Population: 1,601
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Alabama , Alabama
Census Bureau data for Ragland town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Ragland town
- What is the median household income in Ragland town?
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The median household income in Ragland town is $37,679 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Ragland town?
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The poverty rate in Ragland town is 29.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Ragland town?
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$110,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Ragland town?
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The median gross rent in Ragland town is $508 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Ragland town residents have a college degree?
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7.5% of adults in Ragland town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,601
Median Age
39.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.8%
Black 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,679
±$11,418
-$24,348 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$55,562
Median Family Income
$43,636
Poverty Rate
29.6%
+18.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
46.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
810
Owner-Occupied
73.2%
Renter-Occupied
26.8%
Vacancy Rate
20.4%
Median Home Value
$110,800
-$84,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$508
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
49.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
7.5%
-20.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
20.5%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
+6.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.6%
Self-Employed
7.1%
Government Workers
13.6%
Private For-Profit
79.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.8 min
Drove Alone
92.4%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
645
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 22.1%
Working age (18–64): 77.9%
65 and over: 14.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
25.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.8%
Uninsured
10.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.6%
Has a Computer
94.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023