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Ripley

Ohio · 1,597 residents (2025 est.) · 1.989 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,006. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,200. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,610
−8%since 2000
from 1,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,597 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ripley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,006
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,803
+62%since 2000
from $15,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−4%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,592)
Black6.6%(115)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,381)
Black2.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian1%(16)
Other8.3%(134)
Diversity Score32%(515)
Diversity Score
32
+82%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Ohio?

Ripley, Ohio has about 1,610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Ohio?

The typical household in Ripley, Ohio earns about $49,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, Ohio expensive?

In Ripley, Ohio, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Ohio?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, Ohio?

About 23.9% of people in Ripley, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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