Ragland, AL Demographics

A map of Ragland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,372	1,378	81.6%	81.4%
Black	151	180	9.0%	10.6%
Hispanic	80	20	4.8%	1.2%
Multiracial	64	102	3.8%	6.0%
Asian	15	2	0.9%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.6%

Ragland, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,682, a less than 1% change from the 1,693 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 9.0% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ragland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ragland is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ragland, that probability was 32.2% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ragland is ranked the 245th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ragland was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ragland's White Population

1,372 residents of Ragland, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ragland is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Ragland ranks 237th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ragland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.6%.

Ragland is more White than neighboring Lincoln (65.2% White). Ragland is less White than neighboring Ohatchee (96.7% White), Riverside (82.3% White), Ashville (82% White), and Southside (87.6% White).

Ragland's Black Population

151 residents of Ragland, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ragland is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Ragland ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Ragland's population has decreased from 10.6% to 9.0%.

Ragland is more Black than neighboring Ohatchee (2.2% Black), and Southside (5.8% Black). Ragland is less Black than neighboring Riverside (14.4% Black), Lincoln (20.3% Black), and Ashville (15.7% Black).

Ragland's Asian Population

15 residents of Ragland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ragland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Ragland ranks 390th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 650.0%. Asian residents' share of Ragland's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.9%.

Ragland is more Asian than neighboring Ohatchee (0% Asian), Riverside (0% Asian), and Ashville (0.4% Asian). Ragland is less Asian than neighboring Lincoln (1.1% Asian), and Southside (1.1% Asian).

Ragland's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Ragland, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ragland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ragland ranks 456th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ragland's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.8%.

Ragland is more Hispanic than neighboring Ohatchee (0.5% Hispanic), Riverside (2% Hispanic), Lincoln (3.8% Hispanic), Ashville (1.1% Hispanic), and Southside (1.9% Hispanic).

Ragland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ragland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ragland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ragland ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ragland's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Ragland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ohatchee (0.2% Native American/Other), Lincoln (0.9% Native American/Other), Ashville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Southside (1.7% Native American/Other).

Ragland's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Ragland, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ragland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ragland ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ragland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ragland's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.8%.

Ragland is more Multiracial than neighboring Ohatchee (0.4% Multiracial), Riverside (1.3% Multiracial), Ashville (0.4% Multiracial), and Southside (1.9% Multiracial). Ragland is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.