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Ripley County

Indiana · 28,818 residents · 446.427 sq mi
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Ripley County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $138,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
28,818
+9%since 2000
from 26,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Ripley County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,093
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,025
+25%since 2000
from $17,559 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(25,971)
Black0%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(247)
Asian0.4%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(885)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(27,879)
Black0.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(445)
Asian0.5%(146)
Other0.8%(233)
Diversity Score7.6%(2,185)
Diversity Score
8
+127%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley County, Indiana?

Ripley County, Indiana has about 28,818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripley County, Indiana?

The typical household in Ripley County, Indiana earns about $48,093 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley County, Indiana expensive?

In Ripley County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $138,200, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley County, Indiana?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley County, Indiana?

About 9.8% of people in Ripley County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,202 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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