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Rippey

Iowa · 292 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Rippey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,769. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,500. Households here earn about 47% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−8%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742152562973381990201020202024Rippey
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,769
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,111
+5%since 2000
from $14,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+61%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(304)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(40)
Diversity Score
14
+30%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rippey, Iowa?

Rippey, Iowa has about 292 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rippey, Iowa?

The typical household in Rippey, Iowa earns about $25,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rippey, Iowa expensive?

In Rippey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Rippey, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rippey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rippey, Iowa?

About 17.9% of people in Rippey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rippey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rippey, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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