Ripley is a city located in Tippah County Mississippi. Ripley has a 2024 population of 5,302. It is also the county seat of Tippah County. Ripley is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,444 in 2020.
The average household income in Ripley is $64,659 with a poverty rate of 15.83%. The median age in Ripley is 39 years: 32.6 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ripley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,237 | 59.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,053 | 19.36% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 12.83% |
| Other race | 443 | 8.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,058 | 2.56 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 950 | 3.4 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 782 | 1.11 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 204 | 3.4 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 122 | 3.83 | 5.7 | 94.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 608 | 17.35% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 5.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 332 | 9.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 9.42% |
| High School Graduate | 992 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 762 | 21.75% |
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 | 2,365 | 1,870 | 548 |
| Black | 753 | 602 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 301 | 54 | 5 |
| Other Race | 190 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 97 | 73 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,345 | $45,690 | $41,731 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,233 | $89,167 | $73,281 |
| High School Graduate | $28,258 | $40,960 | $23,512 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,000 | $50,341 | $19,665 |
| Overall | $34,779 | $48,075 | $25,378 |
| Some College | $33,935 | $50,571 | $25,930 |
$34,779
Average Earnings
$48,075
Average Male
$25,378
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.61% of Ripley residents speak only English, while 11.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,079 | 327 | 10.62% |
| Hispanic | 624 | 290 | 46.47% |
| Multiple | 693 | 279 | 40.26% |
| Other | 430 | 172 | 40% |
| Black | 1,033 | 52 | 5.03% |
15.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.04%
Male Poverty Rate
19.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ripley is Hispanic, with 46.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ripley is Black, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.38% |
| High School | 17.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.29% |
| Some College | 5.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.7% |
| Female Employed | 13.8% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,136 | $76,558 |
| Households | $53,175 | $64,659 |
| Married Families | $81,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,774 | $43,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 2.75% |
| Black | 29 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
73.66%
Born in Ripley
94.74%
Native Born
5.26%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
94.74% of Ripley residents were born in the United States, with 73.66% having been born in Mississippi. 4.36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,126 | -35 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 5,161 | -35 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 5,196 | -36 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 5,232 | -35 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 5,267 | -35 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 5,302 | -36 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 5,338 | -32 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 5,370 | -48 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 5,418 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 5,444 | 176 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 5,268 | -20 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 5,288 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 5,269 | -47 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 5,316 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,300 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5,300 | -25 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 5,325 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 5,322 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 5,345 | -56 | -1.04% |
| 2010 | 5,401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,478 | 107 | 1.99% |
| 1990 | 5,371 | 1,100 | 25.76% |
| 1980 | 4,271 | 789 | 22.66% |
| 1970 | 3,482 | 814 | 30.51% |
| 1960 | 2,668 | -2,458 | -47.95% |