U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 population projections: Iowa's 2nd smallest county gains 7 residents since 2020

 

94.5% white Ringgold County's population has decreased 73% since its 1900 peak of 15,325.

Sources:  Wikipedia (1860-2020), U.S. Census Bureau (2022)

Iowa Capital Dispatch, 8/12/2021

The Iowa county that fared worst by that measure is Dickinson County in the northwest corner of the state. Only 58.3% of the housing in Dickinson County is classified as occupied. Other low-ranking counties include Ringgold County at 72.8% occupancy, Allamakee County at 75.6% occupancy, and Guthrie County at 78.5% occupancy.

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