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Ripley

West Virginia · 3,079 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 $34,107. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,800. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,079
−6%since 2000
from 3,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ripley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,648
+79%since 2000
from $15,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,934)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(142)
Diversity Score
5
+100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley, West Virginia?

Ripley, West Virginia has about 3,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ripley, West Virginia earns about $34,107 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 $111,800, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley, West Virginia?

About 25.0% 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 22.7% 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 56 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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