Ripley is a village located in Brown County Ohio. Ripley has a 2024 population of 1,580. Ripley is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Ripley is $58,367 with a poverty rate of 25.4%. The median age in Ripley is 37.7 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ripley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,359 | 84.46% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 12.43% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 698 | 2.31 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 267 | 1.22 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 200 | 3.33 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 134 | 2.94 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 97 | 2.3 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 13.7% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 6.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 5.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 515 | 49.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 158 | 15.13% |
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 | 908 | 753 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 93 | 3 |
| Black | 29 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,917 | $66,250 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,321 | $70,625 | $66,786 |
| High School Graduate | $37,619 | $43,065 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,446 | $26,250 | $20,313 |
| Overall | $36,944 | $44,073 | $30,167 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $54,063 | $32,250 |
$36,944
Average Earnings
$44,073
Average Male
$30,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.19% of Ripley residents speak only English, while 0.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,356 | 318 | 23.45% |
| Multiple | 200 | 53 | 26.5% |
| Black | 42 | 34 | 80.95% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| Asian | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
25.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.62%
Male Poverty Rate
26.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ripley is Black, with 80.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ripley is White, with 23.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.47% |
| High School | 22.14% |
| Some College | 15.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.15% |
| Male Employed | 12.65% |
| Female Employed | 9.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,375 | $69,264 |
| Households | $42,900 | $58,367 |
| Married Families | $69,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,297 | $36,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
105
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 9.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
65.2%
Born in Ripley
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.5% of Ripley residents were born in the United States, with 65.2% having been born in Ohio. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,575 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,576 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,577 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,578 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,579 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,580 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,581 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,580 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,582 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,584 | -114 | -6.71% |
| 2019 | 1,698 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,703 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,700 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,704 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 1,706 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 1,715 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 1,720 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,728 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 1,740 | -10 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,750 | 0 | 0% |