Population 13,225 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ripley
Household size in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Ripley sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Tennessee as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Ripley is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Only 19 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Ripley (16.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ripley
Renters in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Ripley than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over half of owners (51.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Ripley, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Ripley was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Tennessee overall, where the median home dates to 1986. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $550 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ripley pays $791 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $241 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ripley
Bachelor's degrees in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Ripley have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Ripley has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Ripley never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points, in line with the national trend. Ripley has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tennessee cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ripley
| Period | Ripley | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ripley runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 11.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ripley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 2.67 | 36.9 | 16.9% | 38.2% | 14.5% | 1980 | $791 | 14.9% | 83.6% | 4.3% |
| Flippin | 2.93 | 34.5 | 5.4% | 26.7% | 15.7% | 1983 | $764 | 3.8% | 56.2% | 6.2% |
| Hurricane Hill | 2.32 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 26.4% | 12.0% | 1991 | $802 | 16.7% | 88.1% | 4.3% |
| Opossum | 2.27 | 47.3 | 22.4% | 33.0% | 15.9% | 1984 | $697 | 8.9% | 79.2% | 8.9% |
| Woodville | 2.33 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 25.6% | 10.3% | 1990 | $781 | 13.9% | 90.4% | 1.7% |
| Edith | 3.01 | 35.6 | 9.5% | 16.4% | 14.8% | 1980 | $589 | 7.2% | 69.3% | 0.0% |
| Dry Hill | 1.96 | 59.0 | 2.2% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 1978 | $623 | 16.3% | 86.0% | 4.9% |
| Durhamville | 2.29 | 39.3 | 20.1% | 16.7% | 15.8% | 1987 | $882 | 13.3% | 84.1% | 2.8% |
| Curve | 1.96 | 59.0 | 2.2% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 1978 | $623 | 16.3% | 86.0% | 4.9% |
| Luckett | 2.79 | 42.0 | 11.7% | 17.0% | 35.8% | 1993 | $734 | 2.5% | 86.0% | 0.0% |
| Gates | 2.33 | 38.8 | 24.0% | 42.3% | 9.9% | 1976 | $806 | 8.6% | 85.7% | 15.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ripley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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