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Ripley

Mississippi · 5,377 residents (2025 est.) · 11.43 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% 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 $117,200. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
5,377
−2%since 2000
from 5,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+18%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,377 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Ripley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,444
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,728 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,327
+118%since 2000
from $12,979 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−8%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(4,058)
Black19.9%(1,090)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(269)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.8%(2,727)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(3,523)
Black16.4%(882)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(653)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(319)
Diversity Score65.7%(3,532)
Diversity Score
66
+32%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
1.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 14.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Mississippi?

Ripley, Mississippi has about 5,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ripley, Mississippi earns about $55,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, Mississippi expensive?

In Ripley, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $117,200, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Mississippi?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, Mississippi?

About 20.1% of people in Ripley, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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