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Ripley

New York · 872 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 $28,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
872
−15%since 2000
from 1,030 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
636 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5957589211K1K1990201020202024Ripley
2024920
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,250
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,592
+15%since 2000
from $16,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+73%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(47)
Diversity Score
5
+18%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
63.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, New York?

Ripley, New York has about 872 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ripley, New York earns about $28,250 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, New York?

About 8.1% 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 15.8% 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 321 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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