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Ripley

Tennessee · 7,800 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 $34,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,200. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,800
−1%since 2000
from 7,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Ripley
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,756
+44%since 2000
from $13,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(4,015)
Black46.5%(3,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(84)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(5,022)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(2,758)
Black58.7%(4,575)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(182)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other4.4%(344)
Diversity Score67.4%(5,260)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, Tennessee?

Ripley, Tennessee has about 7,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ripley, Tennessee earns about $34,813 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, Tennessee?

About 11.6% 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 28.1% 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 1,612 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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