Population 217 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Ripley
Household size in South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.58 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South Ripley is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
South Ripley skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in South Ripley than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%.
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 South Ripley
Renters in South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.6% of households in South Ripley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 64.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Ripley: 19.6% of homes are empty, 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.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
South Ripley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. New York as a whole looks much the same.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $500 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $631 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $606 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $756 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in South Ripley runs $756 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 18.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 South Ripley
Bachelor's degrees in South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Ripley: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Ripley is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 South Ripley
| Period | South Ripley | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in South Ripley is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). 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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley | 2.25 | 43.0 | 12.9% | 20.6% | 19.6% | 1957 | $756 | 16.9% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| State Line | 2.25 | 43.0 | 12.9% | 20.6% | 19.6% | 1957 | $756 | 16.9% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
| Wattlesburg | 2.24 | 43.4 | 12.8% | 20.4% | 19.7% | 1957 | $754 | 17.1% | 90.8% | 4.6% |
| Orchard Beach | 1.94 | 48.0 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 14.0% | 1972 | $813 | 36.6% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Ripley | 2.46 | 39.9 | 14.8% | 23.7% | 17.7% | 1947 | $703 | 22.7% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
| Findley Lake | 2.58 | 44.3 | 3.6% | 13.5% | 48.1% | 1970 | $1,232 | 18.8% | 85.3% | 7.3% |
| North East | 2.54 | 43.7 | 10.6% | 24.9% | 12.6% | 1966 | $802 | 26.7% | 93.1% | 5.4% |
| Lombard | 2.12 | 52.4 | 11.3% | 16.2% | 22.9% | 1955 | $711 | 21.4% | 87.7% | 2.2% |
| Sherman | 2.52 | 40.2 | 9.4% | 20.7% | 23.6% | 1958 | $792 | 20.5% | 84.9% | 6.1% |
| Forsyth | 2.16 | 49.8 | 11.7% | 17.3% | 22.0% | 1956 | $723 | 20.1% | 88.6% | 2.9% |
| Little Hope | 2.77 | 45.6 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 5.8% | 1982 | $1,041 | 14.8% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
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 South 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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