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Ripley

California · 476 residents · 1.701 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,775. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 124 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

476
−21%since 2023
from 600 in 2023
2010 – 2024
280 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 353 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
29.1
+4%since 2023
from 28.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
378468557646736201020202024Ripley
2024476
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,775
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $27,957 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$14,294
+7%since 2023
from $13,313 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
42.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.303
−1%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction38.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$205,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$542
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $581 in 2023
US average: $1,442
55.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
44.1% rent
39.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(20)
Black24%(144)
Hispanic / Latino72.7%(436)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(17)
Black26.9%(128)
Hispanic / Latino69.5%(331)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(264)
55
+7%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
25.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+21%since 2023
from 14.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
39.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
55.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
41.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
66.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
33.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
66.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Ripley, California?

Ripley, California has about 476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, California?

The typical household in Ripley, California earns about $28,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, California expensive?

In Ripley, California, the median home is worth about $205,000, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, California?

About 42.5% of people in Ripley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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