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Fort Ripley

Minnesota · 69 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Fort Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,188. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $107,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−7%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+5%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
264972951181990201020202024Fort Ripley
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,188
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,269
+25%since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$107,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.3
+37%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(2)
Diversity Score
4
−63%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ripley, Minnesota?

Fort Ripley, Minnesota has about 69 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Ripley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Fort Ripley, Minnesota earns about $32,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Ripley, Minnesota expensive?

In Fort Ripley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $107,500.

How educated are people in Fort Ripley, Minnesota?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Ripley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Ripley, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of people in Fort Ripley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Ripley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Ripley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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