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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ripley

Tennessee · 7,844 residents · 12.871 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,662. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,600. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,844
+27%since 1990
from 6,188 in 1990
1990 – 2025
609 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 481 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+4%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Ripley
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,662
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,116 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,710
+72%since 1990
from $7,963 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.2%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
48.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
51.2% rent
2.8
+6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(3,367)
Black45.2%(2,797)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(20)
Asian0.4%(24)
Diversity Score62.9%(3,889)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(4,015)
Black46.5%(3,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(84)
Asian0.3%(21)
Diversity Score64%(5,022)
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
+4%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Tennessee?

Ripley, Tennessee has about 7,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ripley, Tennessee earns about $23,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, Tennessee expensive?

In Ripley, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Tennessee?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, Tennessee?

About 27.2% of people in Ripley, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,656 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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