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Ripley

New York · 920 residents · 1.372 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,614. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,000. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

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

Total population
920
−11%since 2000
from 1,030 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
671 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5957589211K1K1990201020202024Ripley
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,614
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$112,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+86%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,001)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(805)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(11)
Diversity Score27.7%(255)
Diversity Score
28
+504%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
3.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2012
from 31.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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