Ringsted, Iowa
Ringsted: City in Iowa
About
Ringsted is a city located in the county of Emmet in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 422 and a population density of 151 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 365 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Ringsted
| Population : | 365 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Emmet County |
| Postal code : | 50578 |
| Area : | 2.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,283 feet / 391 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:42:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ringsted is located at 43°17'41"N 94°30'42"W (43.2946800, -94.5116400).
Ringsted map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ringsted decreased by 15.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 422 | - | census |
| 2011 | 415 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 412 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 410 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 404 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 396 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 389 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 383 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 374 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 370 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 365 | -1.37% | estimation process |
People born in Ringsted (1)
former Iowa state senator Bill Fink was born in Ringsted
Schools in Ringsted
College & universities near Ringsted, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153533 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville (IA) | 51334-2295 |
Post offices near Ringsted
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ringsted Post Office | Ringsted (IA) | 50578 |
Other cities in Emmet County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Emmet County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 5,587 | City in Iowa |
| Armstrong | 841 | City in Emmet County, Iowa |
| Wallingford | 168 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Gruver | 82 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Dolliver | 58 | City in Emmet County, Iowa, United States |
