Ripley County's estimated 2026 population is 10,527 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ripley County is the 82nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 14,102 and has seen a growth of -25.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ripley County includes 93.66% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (93.66%)
Two or more races (4.77%)
Other race (0.57%)
Asian (0.51%)
Native American (0.26%)
Black or African American (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,073 | 93.66% |
| Two or more races | 513 | 4.77% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ripley County's average per capita income is $34,195. Household income levels show a median of $43,898. The poverty rate stands at 19.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,207 | - |
| Families | $62,148 | $71,888 |
| Households | $43,898 | $58,240 |
| Non Families | $20,949 | $28,378 |
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