Ripley County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,708 | — | #2,438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,037 | -44.1% | #3,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.7 years | +4.6% | #1,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,600 | -57.6% | #2,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $654 | -43.8% | #2,927 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | +96.7% | #2,984 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ripley County has a population of 10,708, making it the #2,438 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ripley County is $42,037, ranking #3,029 out of 3,222 counties — 44.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.8% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Ripley County is $119,600 (-57.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $654/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.1%.
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84.4% of residents in Ripley County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.0% below the national rate.
About Ripley County, Missouri
Ripley County, Missouri has a total population of 10,708, making it the 2,438th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ripley County is 40.7 years, which is 4.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ripley County is $42,037, which ranks #3,029 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Ripley County is $119,600, 57.6% below the national median. Renters in Ripley County pay a median gross rent of $654 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ripley County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Ripley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Ripley County, Missouri 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.