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Ripley

Illinois · 51 residents (2025 est.) · 0.379 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 0% 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 $43,100. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−16%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+7%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3559831061301990201020202024Ripley
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,815
+70%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
+57%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$43,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% 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
45.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
51.1%
+44.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.3%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Ripley, Illinois?

Ripley, Illinois has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ripley, Illinois expensive?

In Ripley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $43,100.

How educated are people in Ripley, Illinois?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, Illinois?

About 31.0% of people in Ripley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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