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Ripley

Mississippi · 5,462 residents · 11.43 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,500. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,462
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Ripley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,426
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,912
+77%since 2000
from $12,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(3,140)
Black27.1%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(644)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other2.3%(124)
Diversity Score71.5%(3,903)
Diversity Score
71
+44%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Mississippi?

Ripley, Mississippi has about 5,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ripley, Mississippi earns about $47,426 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 $111,500, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Mississippi?

About 13.6% 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 22.3% 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 91 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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