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Ripley

Illinois · 86 residents · 0.379 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,611. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $41,300. Households here earn about 67% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−17%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−11%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3559831061301990201020202024Ripley
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,611
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,620
+3%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing14.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+269%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(3)
Diversity Score
3
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
16.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Illinois?

Ripley, Illinois has about 86 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Illinois?

The typical household in Ripley, Illinois earns about $18,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, Illinois expensive?

In Ripley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $41,300, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

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 12.5% 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 13 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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