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Rippey

Iowa · 220 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 $40,208. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−31%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+23%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742152562973381990201020202024Rippey
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,208
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,267
+41%since 2000
from $14,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(25)
Diversity Score37.4%(82)
Diversity Score
37
+255%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.3%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rippey, Iowa?

Rippey, Iowa has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rippey, Iowa?

The typical household in Rippey, Iowa earns about $40,208 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Rippey, Iowa?

About 12.2% 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 17.5% of people in Rippey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rippey, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rippey, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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