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Ripley County

Missouri · 10,679 residents · 629.516 sq mi
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Ripley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,066. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,830 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,900. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
10,679
−21%since 2000
from 13,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Ripley County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,066
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,106
+48%since 2000
from $12,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(13,019)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(132)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(423)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(9,885)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(127)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other2.2%(235)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,060)
Segregation Score14.5%(1,552)
Diversity Score
10
+217%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripley County, Missouri?

Ripley County, Missouri has about 10,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ripley County, Missouri earns about $36,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripley County, Missouri expensive?

In Ripley County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Ripley County, Missouri?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ripley County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripley County, Missouri?

About 22.7% of people in Ripley County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripley County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripley County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,624 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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