Rocky Ripple is a town located in Marion County Indiana. Rocky Ripple has a 2024 population of 640. Rocky Ripple is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 651 in 2020.
The average household income in Rocky Ripple is $82,285 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in Rocky Ripple is 42.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rocky Ripple was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 506 | 82.41% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 7.33% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 7% |
| Other race | 12 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 2.2 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.27 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 116 | 3.05 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 31 | 2.52 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Male | 6 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 28.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 19.87% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 24.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 71 | 14.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 390 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 73.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,292 | $56,875 | $51,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $83,125 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $39,063 | $0 | $40,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,882 | $47,054 | $42,396 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $46,528 | $14,286 |
$45,882
Average Earnings
$47,054
Average Male
$42,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.64% of Rocky Ripple residents speak only English, while 5.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 62 | 12.78% |
10.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
7.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ripple is White, with 12.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rocky Ripple is White, with 12.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.64% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
| High School | 8.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,375 | $97,577 |
| Households | $62,614 | $82,285 |
| Married Families | $97,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,375 | $61,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 7.94% |
| Black | 3 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
70.2%
Born in Rocky Ripple
96.42%
Native Born
3.58%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
96.42% of Rocky Ripple residents were born in the United States, with 70.2% having been born in Indiana. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 627 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 629 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 632 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 635 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 637 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2024 | 640 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 643 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 645 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 647 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 651 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 652 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 650 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 2017 | 644 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 642 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 638 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 637 | 4 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 633 | 6 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 627 | 5 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 622 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 617 | 0 | 0% |