Ripley County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,095 | — | #1,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,573 | -6.1% | #1,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,500 | -21.1% | #1,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,822 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.7% | #812 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ripley County has a population of 29,095, making it the #1,502 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ripley County is $70,573, ranking #1,159 out of 3,222 counties — 6.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Ripley County is $222,500 (-21.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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94.8% of residents in Ripley County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Ripley County, Indiana
Ripley County, Indiana has a total population of 29,095, making it the 1,502nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ripley County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ripley County is $70,573, which ranks #1,159 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Ripley County is $222,500, 21.1% below the national median. Renters in Ripley County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ripley County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Ripley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Ripley County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.