City · Missouri
Doniphan, Missouri
Doniphan, city, in Ripley County, Missouri. Doniphan had 1,784 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,781 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,345 (±399). GEOID 2919792.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,784
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,781 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,345 ±399
Median household income
$37,650
±$16,944 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$110,400
±$9,359 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$664
±$73 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Doniphan and what county is it in?
Doniphan is a city in Ripley County, Missouri. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,294 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Doniphan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,784 people lived in Doniphan on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,781 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,345 (±399).
| Measure | Doniphan | Ripley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,345 ±399 | 10,708 | no clear change |
| Households | 837 ±126 | 4,002 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.32 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 945 ±121 | 5,168 | no clear change |
Doniphan's population since 2000
From 1,932 in 2000 to 1,784 in 2025: down 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Doniphan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Doniphan?
The median resident of Doniphan is 33.9 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.4%.
| Measure | Doniphan | Ripley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±4.8 | 40.7 | −10.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±3.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±4.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±5.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1% ±4.9 pts | 92.4% | −11.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±4.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 28.4% ±7.6 pts | 26.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±5.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±7.0 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±6.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±5.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±6.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±4.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Doniphan earn?
Half of Doniphan's 837 households earn less than $37,650 a year (±$16,944), against $42,037 in Ripley County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $31,364 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Doniphan | Ripley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,650 ±$16,944 | $42,037 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,321 ±$10,245 | $55,178 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,016 ±$4,030 | $22,674 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.2% ±11.0 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.1% ±15.2 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.7% ±8.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±4.9 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±6.0 pts | 83.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Doniphan?
Owners occupy 57.2% of Doniphan's occupied homes and renters 42.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 by its owner (±$9,359). The median renter pays $664 a month including utilities, and 48.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Doniphan | Ripley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,400 ±$9,359 | $119,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $664 ±$73 | $654 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.7% ±17.0 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $982 ±$155 | $983 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.2% ±8.5 pts | 79.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.8% ±8.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Housing units | 945 ±121 | 5,168 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.4% ±10.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±7.5 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3% ±7.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±6.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Doniphan building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Doniphan in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Doniphan work and get to work?
65.6% of Doniphan's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes.
| Measure | Doniphan | Ripley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6% ±6.5 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6% ±10.6 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±5.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.8% ±6.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±9.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±7.7 | 34.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Doniphan?
1 census tract lies mostly in Doniphan (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8703Ripley County | 4,077 | $39,153 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Doniphan) · Census block assignment files
How does Doniphan compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Doniphan is the 8,097th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 259th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Doniphan ranks 390th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 259th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 228th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 138th | 420 |
| Median household income | 390th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 393rd | 420 |
| Median home value | 329th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 337th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 303rd | 404 |
| Median age | 335th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 321st | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 420 |
Doniphan's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Doniphan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Doniphan?
19 of the 57 figures for Doniphan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Doniphan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Doniphan.