Ripley Population

2010–2026

1,600

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ripley. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,600+30.19%
20251,597+60.38%
20241,591+130.82%
20231,578+30.19%
20221,575-10.06%
20211,576-150.94%
20201,59100.00%
20191,591-161.00%
20181,607-90.56%
20171,616-160.98%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Ripley is growing faster than Ohio, and slower than Brown County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Brown County+1.6%
  • Ripley+1.3%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Ripley Demographics

35.8median age

Median age

Female38.3 yrs
Male30.2 yrs

Adults

1,231
285 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults946 other adults

Sex

Female 57.4% · 924Male 42.6% · 686

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ripley Income

$49,006median household income

Median household income

$49,006

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,429

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Ripley Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%39%28%
Never married40%44%38%
Divorced17%11%20%
Widowed8%4%11%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201