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Ripley

West Virginia · 3,263 residents · 3.223 sq mi
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Ripley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,861. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,200. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
3,263
+8%since 1990
from 3,023 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 938 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.9
+11%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ripley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,861
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,451
+21%since 1990
from $12,794 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,935)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(41)
Asian1.6%(47)
Diversity Score10.2%(309)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,195)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score2.3%(75)
Diversity Score
2
−77%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, West Virginia?

Ripley, West Virginia has about 3,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ripley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Ripley, West Virginia earns about $25,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley, West Virginia expensive?

In Ripley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, West Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley, West Virginia?

About 16.4% of people in Ripley, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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