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Ripley

West Virginia · 3,252 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 $34,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,700. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,252
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+3%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ripley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,855
+16%since 2000
from $15,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,195)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,187)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1.1%(37)
Diversity Score5.5%(178)
Diversity Score
5
+137%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, West Virginia?

Ripley, West Virginia has about 3,252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ripley, West Virginia earns about $34,625 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 $94,700, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, West Virginia?

About 13.9% 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 16.0% 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 229 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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