Ringwood: Demographics & People
Ringwood's population stands at 525 people, in 200 households. Population grew 4.2% from 504 (2022) to 525 (2024). Median age 32.9 years. (9.1y younger than Major County; 2.3y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 53% Hispanic or Latino and 46% White (non-Hispanic). 85% of households are family-led. County is gaining 314 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 15% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 54 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.2% from 504 (2022) to 525 (2024) — about 7.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~547 (extrapolated at 2.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 577.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,782 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 504 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 525 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 525 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 577 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 32.9y is 6.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 32.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 525 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 150 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 132.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 209.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 34 |
| Population under 18 | 150 |
| Median age | 32.9 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 525 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 267 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 292 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 43.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 53.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 45.7% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 32% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 254 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 89 |
| Share born in this state | 48.4% |
| Share born in another state | 51.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 31.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 174 |
Households & Family Composition
200 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 85% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 164 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 164 |
| Married couples with children | 42 |
| Single-parent households | 8 |
| Average household size | 2.61 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 4.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 115 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 37 |
| Family households | 170 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 85.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 200 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 314 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,892 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,578 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 314 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 25 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.7% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 093 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Major |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 20.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40093 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Major County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 301 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40093 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Major County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 57.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 51.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 7,629 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 525, growing, young professional, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 525 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Major County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade