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Ripley

New York · 920 residents · 1.37 sq mi
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Ripley is a city of 920 people in New York. The typical home is worth $112,000, having roughly tripled since 2000. That trails the New York median by roughly 39%. Renters pay $642 a month at the median. 4% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 74% of the housing stock.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

920
−11%since 2000
from 1,030 in 2000
1990 – 2024
671 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 571 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.0
−2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.37 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5957589211K1K19902000201020202024Ripley
2024920
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(55)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.8%(118)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(40)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249%(83)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(56)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.2%(195)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.8%(63)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.4%(59)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.9%(146)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(31)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$52,614
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,643
+51%since 2000
from $16,966 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.356
−18%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$112,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$642
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
73.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
14.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.64 people
+32%since 2009
from 2.00 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
+10%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,001)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(11)
28
+324%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.1%(93)
Puerto Rican1.2%(11)
Ancestry
English32.5%(299)
German20.2%(186)
Irish11.5%(106)
Scottish4%(37)
Italian3.2%(29)
French2.1%(19)
Swedish1.5%(14)
American1.4%(13)
Polish0.7%(6)
Slovak0.7%(6)
Welsh0.7%(6)
Section 05

Education

28.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
21.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
59.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
78.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
19.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
50.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
88.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(99)
Married62.5%(203)
Widowed5.2%(17)
Divorced1.8%(6)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(99)
Married56.5%(216)
Widowed5.2%(20)
Divorced12.3%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
39.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
25.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
45.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)3.9%(4)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.6%(21)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era34.3%(35)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 102 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, New York?

Ripley, New York has about 920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, New York?

The typical household in Ripley, New York earns about $52,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, New York expensive?

In Ripley, New York, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, New York?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, New York?

About 6.5% of people in Ripley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 273 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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