Ripley is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Ripley has a 2024 population of 601. Ripley is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually but its population has increased by 30.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 460 in 2020.
The average household income in Ripley is $38,316 with a poverty rate of 39.8%. The median age in Ripley is 28.1 years: 16.2 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ripley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 303 | 50.5% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 25% |
| White | 76 | 12.67% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 11.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 2.86 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 86 | 2.09 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 78 | 4.78 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 45 | 0 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 24.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 11.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 45.68% |
| Some College | 59 | 18.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 237 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 206 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 67 | 48 | 0 |
| White | 20 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 71.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,172 | $65,156 | $16,619 |
| Overall | $38,295 | $0 | $16,818 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$38,295
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$16,818
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.11% of Ripley residents speak only English, while 64.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 149 | 130 | 87.25% |
| Hispanic | 436 | 114 | 26.15% |
| Multiple | 71 | 49 | 69.01% |
| Other | 303 | 12 | 3.96% |
39.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
50%
Male Poverty Rate
31.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ripley is Black, with 87.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ripley is Other, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 68.33% |
| High School | 51.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.56% |
| Female Employed | 16.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,038 | $39,196 |
| Households | $27,957 | $38,316 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,778 | $23,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
21.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.17%
Born in Ripley
63.17%
Native Born
36.83%
Foreign Born
22%
Non Citizen
14.83%
Naturalized
63.17% of Ripley residents were born in the United States, with 60.17% having been born in California. 22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 601 | -7 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 608 | -6 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 614 | 16 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 598 | 138 | 30% |
| 2020 | 460 | 16 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 444 | 36 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 408 | -85 | -17.24% |
| 2017 | 493 | -53 | -9.71% |
| 2016 | 546 | -55 | -9.15% |
| 2015 | 601 | -58 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 659 | 59 | 9.83% |
| 2013 | 600 | -41 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 641 | -65 | -9.21% |
| 2011 | 706 | 14 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 692 | 0 | 0% |