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Ripley, Mississippi
Ripley, city, in Tippah County, Mississippi. Ripley had 5,377 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,462 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,377 (±37). GEOID 2862600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,377
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,462 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,377 ±37
Median household income
$55,444
±$13,774 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$117,200
±$37,041 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$735
±$122 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Ripley and what county is it in?
Ripley is a city in Tippah County, Mississippi. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 478 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 Ripley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,377 people lived in Ripley on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,462 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,377 (±37).
| Measure | Ripley | Tippah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,377 ±37 | 21,523 | +87 |
| Households | 2,229 ±243 | 8,017 | +494 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.25 | 2.60 | −0.69 |
| Housing units | 2,629 ±291 | 9,959 | +443 |
Ripley's population since 2000
From 5,478 in 2000 to 5,377 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ripley 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 Ripley?
The median resident of Ripley is 42.5 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.4%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ripley | Tippah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±1.8 | 40.0 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±4.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±4.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±3.7 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% ±3.7 pts | 5.3% | −6.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±4.8 pts | 75.9% | +20.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.4% ±4.1 pts | 14.0% | −17.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±4.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±5.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.5% ±7.0 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±7.1 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.0% ±2.4 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Ripley earn?
Half of Ripley's 2,229 households earn less than $55,444 a year (±$13,774), against $52,542 in Tippah County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $50,751 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ripley | Tippah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,444 ±$13,774 | $52,542 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,020 ±$7,972 | $70,071 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,327 ±$3,006 | $28,432 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% ±6.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.9% ±16.7 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±4.2 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±5.6 pts | 82.5% | – |
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 Ripley?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Ripley's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 by its owner (±$37,041). The median renter pays $735 a month including utilities, and 29.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ripley | Tippah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,200 ±$37,041 | $124,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $735 ±$122 | $790 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2% ±12.9 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,289 ±$139 | $1,156 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±10.5 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±10.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,629 ±291 | 9,959 | +443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±8.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% ±5.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 Ripley building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Ripley in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
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 Ripley work and get to work?
93.1% of Ripley's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | Ripley | Tippah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1% ±5.3 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% ±5.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 93.1% ±4.6 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±4.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±3.6 | 25.2 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 Ripley?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ripley, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Tippah County | 2,930 | $61,196 |
| Tract 9504.01Tippah County | 4,724 | $66,713 |
| Tract 9502.02Tippah County | 1,745 | $54,750 |
| Tract 9502.01Tippah County | 4,214 | $38,686 |
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 Ripley) · Census block assignment files
How does Ripley compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ripley is the 4,702nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 61st-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Ripley ranks 55th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 61st | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 63rd | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd | 187 |
| Median household income | 55th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 183 |
| Median home value | 111th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 112th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th | 171 |
| Median age | 38th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 96th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 92nd | 185 |
Ripley's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Ripley 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 Ripley?
16 of the 57 figures for Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley.