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Old Ripley

Illinois · 85 residents (2025 est.) · 0.154 sq mi
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Old Ripley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−2%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
812 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:85 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
69851011161321990201020202024Old Ripley
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,188
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,169
+18%since 2000
from $15,363 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−21%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+8%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(126)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.2%(39)
Diversity Score53.7%(67)
Diversity Score
54
+2648%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
45.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+51.0 ptssince 2017
from 30.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Ripley, Illinois?

Old Ripley, Illinois has about 125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Ripley, Illinois?

The typical household in Old Ripley, Illinois earns about $62,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Ripley, Illinois expensive?

In Old Ripley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,300.

How educated are people in Old Ripley, Illinois?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Old Ripley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Ripley, Illinois?

About 13.6% of people in Old Ripley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Ripley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Ripley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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