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The City of Ripley had a population of 3,071 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Ripley is located at latitude 38.8187 and longitude -81.7107 in Jackson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Ripley encompass a land area of 3.17 sq. miles and a water area of 0.11 sq. miles. Jackson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Ripley has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Ripley is located within Eastern District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jackson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,071 (100%) |
| Population Density | 953 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,518 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,309 |
| Median Home Value | $121,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,644 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 898 (54.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 587 (35.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 159 (9.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,485 |
| Average Household Size | 2.00 |
| Family Households | 785 (52.9%) |
The table below compares Ripley to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 48 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 165 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 328 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 173 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 174 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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