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Ripley

California · 538 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 $23,305. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
+21%since 2019
from 444 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 261 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
−1%since 2019
from 32.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
378468557646736201020202024Ripley
2024476
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,305
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $21,103 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,931
+12%since 2019
from $9,762 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction38.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,800
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $504 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
68.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(32)
Black16.2%(72)
Hispanic / Latino76.6%(340)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.8%(212)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(44)
Black10.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino73.6%(396)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.4%(234)
Diversity Score
43
−9%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
27.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−20%since 2019
from 19.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Female
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Foreign born
47.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, California?

Ripley, California has about 538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, California?

The typical household in Ripley, California earns about $23,305 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 $179,800, and the typical rent is about $492 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 17.8% 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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