CensusEasy
CITY

Ripley

Oklahoma · 353 residents (2025 est.) · 0.474 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Stillwater micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 185 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $81,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−42%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−54%since 2009
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+53%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:353 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2293194084975871990201020202024Ripley
2024259
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.2%(3)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(19)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(37)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.7%(25)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.8%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.6%(56)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,027
+150%since 2000
from $10,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+14%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+111%since 2009
from 0.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ripley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(221)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(15)
Diversity Score
33
+73%since 2009
from 19 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
Mexican3.9%(10)
Guatemalan3.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish15.1%(39)
English13.9%(36)
German13.5%(35)
American6.9%(18)
Polish3.1%(8)
Italian2.3%(6)
French1.9%(5)
Swedish1.9%(5)
Australian0.8%(2)
Greek0.8%(2)
Scottish0.8%(2)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(1)
Welsh0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.5%(29)
Married55.8%(72)
Widowed7%(9)
Divorced14.7%(19)
Women 15+
Never married21.1%(20)
Married51.6%(49)
Widowed11.6%(11)
Divorced15.8%(15)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ripley

Gardner
Pop 381
Byromville
Pop 350
Centralhatchee
Pop 369
Esto
Pop 353
Places similar to Ripley
Head to head

Compare Ripley to nearby cities

RIPLEY VS
Cushing
Income$44,136+7%
Home value$114,500+40%
Population8,390+2277%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIPLEY VS
Stillwater
Income$43,700+6%
Home value$237,200+190%
Population50,046+14077%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIPLEY VS
Guthrie
Income$53,457+30%
Home value$186,600+128%
Population12,257+3372%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RIPLEY VS
Edmond
Income$103,183+150%
Home value$351,400+330%
Population100,479+28364%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Oklahoma?

Ripley, Oklahoma has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ripley, Oklahoma earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ripley, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Oklahoma?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% of people in Ripley, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oklahoma
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Ripley with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Ripley, Oklahoma: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy