Ripley, WV

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Ripley Overview

3,084
TOTAL POPULATION
1,676
MALE POPULATION
1,408
FEMALE POPULATION
119.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.01
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,670
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,643
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,489
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
100.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,326
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Ripley Area Codes

Race in Ripley

The most populous races in Ripley are White / Caucasian (2,949 | 95.6%), Two or more Races (77 | 2.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 | 2.3%).
Race in Ripley
Race# Population% Population
Asian581.9%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino722.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,94995.6%
Two or more Races772.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,084100.0%

Ancestry in Ripley

The most populous ancestries reported in Ripley are English (488 | 15.8%), German (349 | 11.3%), Irish (246 | 8.0%), Dutch (208 | 6.7%), and American (207 | 6.7%), together accounting for 48.6% of all Ripley residents.
Ancestry in Ripley
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2076.7%
Austrian290.9%
Bhutanese511.7%
Celtic571.8%
Dutch2086.7%
English48815.8%
French882.9%
German34911.3%
Indian (Asian)501.6%
Irish2468.0%
Italian1464.7%
Mexican100.3%
Scotch-Irish1414.6%
Scottish1083.5%
Slovak622.0%
Slovene581.9%
Spanish622.0%
Welsh401.3%
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Immigrants in Ripley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ripley came from Asia (15 | 0.5%), Eastern Asia (15 | 0.5%), Japan (8 | 0.3%), China (7 | 0.2%), and Hong Kong (7 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Ripley residents.
Immigrants in Ripley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia150.5%
China70.2%
Eastern Asia150.5%
Hong Kong70.2%
Japan80.3%
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Sex and Age in Ripley

Sex and Age in Ripley

The most populous age groups in Ripley are 35 to 39 Years (275 | 16.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (171 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ripley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years96 (5.7%)67 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years196 (11.7%)44 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years95 (5.7%)26 (1.8%)
15 to 19 Years30 (1.8%)10 (0.7%)
20 to 24 Years41 (2.5%)54 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)61 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years228 (13.6%)83 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years275 (16.4%)81 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years51 (3.0%)134 (9.5%)
45 to 49 Years73 (4.4%)29 (2.1%)
50 to 54 Years96 (5.7%)171 (12.1%)
55 to 59 Years93 (5.6%)19 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years121 (7.2%)169 (12.0%)
65 to 69 Years60 (3.6%)121 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years42 (2.5%)120 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years73 (4.4%)75 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years56 (3.3%)64 (4.5%)
85 Years and over50 (3.0%)80 (5.7%)
Total1,676 (100.0%)1,408 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ripley

Median Family Size in Ripley

The median family size in Ripley is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (187 | 28.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (420 | 65.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ripley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple420 (65.0%)3.00
Single Male/Father39 (6.0%)3.15
Single Female/Mother187 (28.9%)3.41
Total Families646 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Ripley

The median household size in Ripley is 2.05 persons per household, with single female/mother households (187 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (799 | 55.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ripley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple420 (29.1%)3.21
Single Male/Father39 (2.7%)3.15
Single Female/Mother187 (12.9%)3.41
Non-family799 (55.3%)1.08
Total Households1,445 (100.0%)2.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ripley

Out of a total of 1,445 households in Ripley, 646 (44.7%) are family households, while 799 (55.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 339, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 725.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ripley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-725 (50.2%)
2-Person Households339 (23.5%)74 (5.1%)
3-Person Households139 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households98 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households62 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (44.7%)799 (55.3%)

Female Fertility in Ripley

Fertility by Age in Ripley

Average fertility rate in Ripley is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ripley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)81.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ripley

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ripley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ripley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ripley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)139.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total16 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ripley

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ripley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ripley

Income Overview in Ripley

Per Capita Income in Ripley is $26,670, while median incomes of families and households are $64,643 and $35,489 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,084$26,670
Median Family Income646$64,643
Mean Family Income646$80,467
Median Household Income1,445$35,489
Mean Household Income1,445$52,035
Income Deficit646$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,0840.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,08499.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0840.53

Earnings by Sex in Ripley

Average Earnings in Ripley are $37,185, $37,191 for men and $37,176 for women, a difference of 0.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Ripley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male706 (53.2%)$37,191
Female622 (46.8%)$37,176
Total1,328 (100.0%)$37,185

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ripley

The most common earnings brackets in Ripley are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (183 | 25.9%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (103 | 16.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ripley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)38 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99935 (5.0%)8 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499112 (15.9%)67 (10.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (2.8%)22 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49916 (2.3%)21 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49921 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99946 (6.5%)78 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (3.5%)16 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99989 (12.6%)92 (14.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99956 (7.9%)21 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)41 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)103 (16.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999183 (25.9%)66 (10.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99925 (3.5%)17 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+78 (11.1%)18 (2.9%)
Total706 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ripley

Average earnings in Ripley are $40,424 for men and $38,816 for women, a difference of 4.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,508, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $63,508. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,085, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,943.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ripley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$63,508$0
Total$40,424$38,816

Family Income in Ripley

Family Income Brackets in Ripley

According to the Ripley family income data, there are 123 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ripley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000213.3%
$10,000 to $14,999182.8%
$15,000 to $24,999355.4%
$25,000 to $34,9998012.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912319.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999314.4%
$75,000 to $99,999619.4%
$100,000 to $149,99912319.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997511.6%
$200,000+172.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ripley

3-person families (51 | 7.9%) account for the highest median family income in Ripley with $167,802 per family, while 3-person families (51 | 7.9%) have the highest median income of $55,934 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ripley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families427 (66.1%)$50,903
3-Person Families51 (7.9%)$167,802
4-Person Families98 (15.2%)$70,093
5-Person Families62 (9.6%)$0
6-Person Families8 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total646 (100.0%)$64,643

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ripley

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ripley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners145 (22.5%)$0
1 Earner245 (37.9%)$46,813
2 Earners256 (39.6%)$113,608
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total646 (100.0%)$64,643

Household Income in Ripley

Household Income Brackets in Ripley

With 290 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Ripley, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ripley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00020214.0%
$10,000 to $14,99922515.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991349.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991399.6%
$35,000 to $49,99929020.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915510.7%
$75,000 to $99,999614.2%
$100,000 to $149,999584.0%
$150,000 to $199,99916311.3%
$200,000+171.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ripley

The median household income in Ripley is $35,489, with the highest median household income of $62,907 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 497 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 59 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ripley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years497 (34.4%)$62,907
45 to 64 Years485 (33.6%)$20,731
65+ Years404 (28.0%)$37,377
Total1,445 (100.0%)$35,489

Poverty in Ripley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ripley

With 32.2% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Ripley, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 54 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ripley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)28 (41.8%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years157 (72.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years55 (24.1%)61 (42.4%)
35 to 44 Years119 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years105 (62.1%)51 (26.0%)
55 to 64 Years73 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (8.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (7.4%)
Total529 (32.2%)225 (17.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ripley

According to the poverty statistics in Ripley, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ripley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years96 (100.0%)39 (58.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years61 (28.0%)53 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years173 (75.9%)83 (57.6%)
35 to 44 Years207 (63.5%)215 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years64 (37.9%)145 (74.0%)
55 to 64 Years130 (64.0%)184 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years100 (100.0%)204 (91.5%)
75 Years and over158 (100.0%)150 (92.6%)
Total1,113 (67.8%)1,100 (83.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ripley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ripley show that 9.5% or 40 of the total 420 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 73.3%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ripley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children329 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children43 (70.5%)18 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children8 (26.7%)22 (73.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total380 (90.5%)40 (9.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ripley

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ripley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (32.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)21 (11.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ripley

The poverty data for Ripley shows that 40 of the married-couple family households (9.5%) and 21 of the single-parent households (9.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (73.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (28.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ripley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (29.5%)21 (28.8%)
3 or 4 Children22 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (9.5%)21 (9.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Ripley

Employment by Class of Employer in Ripley

Among the 1,270 employed individuals in Ripley, private company employees (957 | 75.3%), state government employees (77 | 6.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (69 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ripley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees95775.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)191.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)564.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations695.4%
Local Government Employees483.8%
State Government Employees776.1%
Federal Government Employees443.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,270100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ripley

According to the labor force statistics for Ripley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,560), 51.8% or 1,326 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 57 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.6% or 291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 55.6% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ripley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years57 (60.0%)32 (55.6%)
25 to 29 Years22 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years291 (93.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years479 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years199 (53.9%)36 (18.1%)
55 to 59 Years104 (92.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years88 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years70 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,326 (51.8%)57 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ripley

According to labor force statistics for Ripley, 70.2% of individuals (1,182) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,684) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 35 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 462 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ripley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School89 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma160 (31.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree472 (91.5%)39 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher462 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,182 (70.2%)51 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ripley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ripley are Health Diagnosing & Treating (161 | 12.9%), Management (113 | 9.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (106 | 8.5%), Community & Social Service (104 | 8.3%), and Health Technologists (83 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ripley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ripley, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ripley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25 (22.1%)88 (77.9%)
Business & Financial30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science52 (49.1%)54 (50.9%)
Computers & Mathematics29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 62 (59.6%)42 (40.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library62 (79.5%)16 (20.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21 (13.0%)140 (87.0%)
Health Technologists21 (25.3%)62 (74.7%)
Total (Category)190 (37.0%)324 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ripley are Food Preparation & Serving (146 | 11.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (67 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (21 | 1.7%), and Personal Care & Service (17 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Ripley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ripley, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ripley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance35 (52.2%)32 (47.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)181 (72.1%)70 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ripley are Sales & Related (289 | 23.1%), and Office & Administration (138 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ripley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ripley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related211 (73.0%)78 (27.0%)
Office & Administration26 (18.8%)112 (81.2%)
Total (Category)237 (55.5%)190 (44.5%)
Total (Overall)665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ripley are , and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ripley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ripley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ripley are Material Moving (27 | 2.2%), and Production (11 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ripley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ripley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ripley

Employment Industries in Ripley

The major employment industries in Ripley include Health Care & Social Assistance (279 | 22.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (269 | 21.5%), Finance & Insurance (183 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (146 | 11.7%), and Educational Services (125 | 10.0%).
Employment Industries in Ripley

Employment Industries by Sex in Ripley

The Ripley industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), and Manufacturing (80.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ripley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing19 (19.2%)80 (80.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade110 (75.3%)36 (24.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance167 (91.3%)16 (8.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services62 (49.6%)63 (50.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance21 (7.5%)258 (92.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation25 (50.0%)25 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services181 (67.3%)88 (32.7%)
Public Administration23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total665 (53.2%)584 (46.8%)

Education in Ripley

School Enrollment in Ripley

The most common levels of schooling among the 483 students in Ripley are elementary school (138 | 28.6%), kindergarten (85 | 17.6%), and high school (82 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Ripley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool316.4%
Kindergarten8517.6%
Elementary School13828.6%
Middle School7916.4%
High School8217.0%
College / Undergraduate6814.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total483100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ripley

Out of a total of 483 students who are enrolled in schools in Ripley, 38 (7.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 445 (92.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (70.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ripley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (29.6%)38 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (92.1%)38 (7.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ripley

Business (206 | 32.1%), science & technology (129 | 20.1%), computers & mathematics (106 | 16.5%), education (94 | 14.7%), and psychology (31 | 4.8%) are the most common fields of study among 641 individuals in Ripley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ripley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10616.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences71.1%
Psychology314.8%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering193.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12920.1%
Business20632.1%
Education9414.7%
Literature & Languages182.8%
Liberal Arts & History152.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities162.5%
Total641100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ripley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ripley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ripley are males with 2 vehicles (387, accounting for 56.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (298, making up 66.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ripley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle78 (11.4%)22 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle149 (21.7%)199 (34.1%)
2 Vehicles387 (56.4%)298 (51.0%)
3 Vehicles61 (8.9%)49 (8.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles11 (1.6%)16 (2.7%)
Total686 (100.0%)584 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ripley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ripley are 40 to 44 minutes (407 commuters, 33.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (168 commuters, 14.0%), and less than 5 minutes (124 commuters, 10.3%).
Commute Time in Ripley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes12410.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1018.4%
10 to 14 Minutes16814.0%
15 to 19 Minutes816.7%
20 to 24 Minutes12110.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes473.9%
35 to 39 Minutes302.5%
40 to 44 Minutes40733.8%
45 to 59 Minutes12410.3%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Ripley

The most common commute times in Ripley are 40 to 44 minutes (135 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (272 commuters, 46.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ripley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes62 (10.0%)62 (10.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes71 (11.5%)30 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes110 (17.8%)58 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes66 (10.7%)15 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes89 (14.4%)32 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes21 (3.4%)26 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes30 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes135 (21.8%)272 (46.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes35 (5.7%)89 (15.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ripley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ripley are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (240, 38.8%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (180, 30.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ripley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM26 (4.2%)110 (18.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (6.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11 (1.8%)180 (30.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (1.1%)66 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM72 (11.6%)64 (11.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)67 (11.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM240 (38.8%)16 (2.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM146 (23.6%)17 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM55 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM62 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total619 (100.0%)584 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ripley

Occupancy by Ownership in Ripley

Of the total 1,445 dwellings in Ripley, owner-occupied units account for 637 (44.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 808 (55.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ripley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units63744.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units80855.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,445100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ripley

Occupancy by Household Size in Ripley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household72550.2%
2-Person Household41328.6%
3-Person Household1399.6%
4+ Person Household16811.6%
Total Housing Units1,445100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ripley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ripley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household129 (17.8%)596 (82.2%)
2-Person Household308 (74.6%)105 (25.4%)
3-Person Household139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household61 (36.3%)107 (63.7%)
Total Housing Units637 (44.1%)808 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ripley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ripley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (14.0%)117 (86.0%)
High School Diploma93 (19.6%)381 (80.4%)
College/Associate Degree371 (76.2%)116 (23.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher154 (44.3%)194 (55.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ripley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ripley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28219.5%
35 to 44 Years27419.0%
45 to 54 Years27118.8%
55 to 64 Years21414.8%
65 to 74 Years16211.2%
75 to 84 Years17211.9%
85 Years and Over704.8%
Total1,445100.0%

Housing Finances in Ripley

Median Income by Occupancy in Ripley

Median Income by Occupancy in Ripley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied637 (44.1%)$45,563
Renter-Occupied808 (55.9%)$20,195
Average1,445 (100.0%)$35,489

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ripley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ripley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00040 (6.3%)162 (20.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (1.9%)213 (26.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99935 (5.5%)77 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999101 (15.9%)37 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999168 (26.4%)123 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (7.1%)110 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (3.3%)40 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99935 (5.5%)23 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more180 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ripley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ripley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)268 (33.2%)
$300 to $499206 (32.3%)23 (2.9%)
$500 to $79973 (11.5%)296 (36.6%)
$800 to $999249 (39.1%)85 (10.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49987 (13.7%)82 (10.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more8 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ripley

Housing Structures in Ripley

Housing Structures in Ripley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached69548.1%
Single Unit, Attached483.3%
2 Unit Apartments22715.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18012.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15410.7%
10 or more Apartments322.2%
Mobile Home / Other1097.5%
Total1,445100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ripley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ripley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached575 (82.7%)120 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached19 (39.6%)29 (60.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)227 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)180 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)154 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other43 (39.5%)66 (60.6%)
Total637 (44.1%)808 (55.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ripley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ripley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)67 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)304 (37.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms186 (29.2%)357 (44.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms310 (48.7%)53 (6.6%)
8 or more Rooms141 (22.1%)27 (3.3%)
Total637 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ripley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ripley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas343 (53.8%)137 (17.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity294 (46.2%)671 (83.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ripley

Household Vehicle Usage in Ripley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)170 (21.0%)
1 Vehicle193 (30.3%)574 (71.0%)
2 Vehicles363 (57.0%)37 (4.6%)
3 or more Vehicles81 (12.7%)27 (3.3%)
Total637 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ripley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ripley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units216421
Median Property Value$144,800$111,700
Median Household Income$37,213$144
Monthly Housing Costs$410$8
Real Estate Taxes$1,049$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ripley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ripley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99928 (13.0%)152 (36.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999152 (70.4%)242 (57.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99936 (16.7%)27 (6.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ripley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ripley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)16 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (13.0%)40 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (12.0%)19 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999116 (53.7%)75 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (4.6%)52 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)35 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)21 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more36 (16.7%)35 (8.3%)
Total216 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ripley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ripley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x29 (13.4%)212 (50.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x75 (34.7%)57 (13.5%)
4.0x or more95 (44.0%)75 (17.8%)
Total216 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ripley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ripley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80068 (31.5%)21 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,49999 (45.8%)243 (57.7%)
$800 to $1,49939 (18.1%)151 (35.9%)
Total216 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ripley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ripley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ripley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years364 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years58 (78.4%)16 (21.6%)
26 to 34 Years352 (94.6%)20 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years541 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,910 (98.8%)36 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ripley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ripley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen364 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58 (78.4%)16 (21.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ripley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ripley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000669 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999876 (96.1%)36 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999360 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over736 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ripley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ripley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 693 (46.5%)107 (53.5%)
6 to 18 Years187 (51.4%)177 (48.6%)
19 to 25 Years38 (51.3%)20 (27.0%)
25 to 34 Years167 (44.9%)185 (49.7%)
35 to 44 Years119 (22.0%)422 (78.0%)
45 to 54 Years182 (49.9%)209 (57.3%)
55 to 64 Years284 (73.4%)180 (46.5%)
65 to 74 Years323 (100.0%)147 (45.5%)
75 Years and over320 (100.0%)295 (92.2%)
Total1,713 (58.2%)1,742 (59.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ripley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ripley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years39 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years220 (31.5%)145 (24.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)86 (38.6%)
75 Years and over102 (64.6%)127 (78.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ripley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ripley: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years184 (26.4%)32 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)27 (12.1%)
75 Years and over102 (64.6%)54 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ripley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years150 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)27 (12.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ripley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (8.2%)68 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ripley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years39 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years70 (10.0%)96 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)86 (38.6%)
75 Years and over44 (27.9%)25 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ripley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years39 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (15.8%)7 (4.3%)

Technology Access in Ripley

Computing Device Access in Ripley

Computing Device Access in Ripley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99969.1%
Smartphone99769.0%
Tablet62143.0%
No Computing Device24216.8%
Total1,445100.0%

Internet Access in Ripley

Internet Access in Ripley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,05072.7%
Cellular Data Only704.8%
Satellite Internet523.6%
No Internet30421.0%
Total1,445100.0%

Ripley Summary

Ripley, West Virginia is a small town located in Jackson County, West Virginia. It is situated along the Ohio River, approximately 40 miles south of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The town was founded in 1832 and is the county seat of Jackson County. The population of Ripley was 3,252 at the 2010 census.

History

Ripley was founded in 1832 by William P. McWhorter, a local landowner. The town was named after his son, Ripley McWhorter. The town was incorporated in 1837 and was the county seat of Jackson County.
Ripley was an important stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which ran through the town. The railroad was a major factor in the growth of the town, as it allowed for the transportation of goods and people.
Ripley was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad. The town was a safe haven for escaped slaves, and many of them settled in the area.

Geography

Ripley is located in Jackson County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. The town is situated at the intersection of US Route 33 and West Virginia Route 62. The town is approximately 40 miles south of Parkersburg, West Virginia.
The terrain around Ripley is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The town is located in the Appalachian Mountains, and the surrounding area is heavily forested.

Economy

Ripley’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few manufacturing plants.
The town is also home to several large employers, including the Jackson County Board of Education, the Jackson County Health Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Ripley was 3,252. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Ripley was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Ripley, West Virginia is a small town located in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was founded in 1832 and is the county seat of Jackson County. The town is situated along the Ohio River, approximately 40 miles south of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The population of Ripley was 3,252 at the 2010 census. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and it is home to several large employers. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Ripley was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ripley?
Total Population of Ripley is 3,084.
What is the Total Male Population of Ripley?
Total Male Population of Ripley is 1,676.
What is the Total Female Population of Ripley?
Total Female Population of Ripley is 1,408.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ripley?
There are 119.03 Males per 100 Females in Ripley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ripley?
There are 84.01 Females per 100 Males in Ripley.
What is the Median Population Age in Ripley?
Median Population Age in Ripley is 43.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ripley
Average Family Size in Ripley is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ripley
Average Household Size in Ripley is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ripley?
Per Capita income in Ripley is $26,670.
What is the Median Family Income in Ripley?
Median Family Income in Ripley is $64,643.
What is the Median Household income in Ripley?
Median Household Income in Ripley is $35,489.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ripley?
Income or Wage Gap in Ripley is 0.0%.
Women in Ripley earn 100.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ripley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ripley is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ripley?
There are 1,326 People in the Labor Forcein in Ripley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ripley?
51.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Ripley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ripley?
Unemployment Rate in Ripley is 4.3%.