Ripley, TN

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2023 Population

7,718

0.975% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.3

1.09% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

28.7%

12.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$39,047

1.03% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$152,200

26.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,783

0.252% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Ripley, TN had a population of 7.72k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $39,047. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ripley, TN declined from 7,794 to 7,718, a −0.975% decrease and its median household income declined from $39,454 to $39,047, a −1.03% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ripley, TN are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.99%), Other (Hispanic) (0.972%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.492%).

None of the households in Ripley, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Ripley, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ripley, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley (119 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Ripley, TN was $152,200, and the homeownership rate was 43.8%.

Most people in Ripley, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ripley, TN was 2 cars per household.

United States Tennessee Lauderdale County, TN Gibson, Lauderdale & Haywood Counties--Brownsville city PUMA, TN

Population & Diversity

Ripley, TN is home to a population of 7.72k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.726% of Ripley, TN residents were born outside of the country (56 people).

In 2023, there were 1.42 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.23k people) in Ripley, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.99k White (Non-Hispanic) and 385 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Ripley, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ripley, TN was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ripley, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ripley, TN

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.23k ± 354
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.99k ± 284
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
385 ± 247

0.972%

Hispanic Population

75 people

0.972% of the people in Ripley, TN are hispanic (75 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ripley, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

0.726%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

56 people

0.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

53 people

As of 2023, 0.726% of Ripley, TN residents (56 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ripley, TN was 0.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ripley, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
97 ± 56
Gulf War (2001-)
82 ± 48
Gulf War (1990s)
43 ± 31

Ripley, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ripley, TN employs 2.78k people. The largest industries in Ripley, TN are Manufacturing (745 people), Retail Trade (464 people), and Public Administration (308 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($67,041), Educational Services ($51,023), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,536).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.78k

2023 Value

± 385

0.252%

1 Year growth

± 19.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ripley, TN grew at a rate of 0.252%, from 2.78k employees to 2.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ripley, TN, are Production Occupations (417 people), Material Moving Occupations (369 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (269 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ripley, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.78k

2023 Value

± 385

0.252%

1 Year growth

± 19.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ripley, TN grew at a rate of 0.252%, from 2.78k employees to 2.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ripley, TN, are Manufacturing (745 people), Retail Trade (464 people), and Public Administration (308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ripley, TN, though some of these residents may live in Ripley, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,620

Median earning men ± $3,937

$34,054

Median earning women ± $3,673

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,885), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,462), and Construction ($67,041).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,607), Public Administration ($40,875), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ripley, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Ripley, TN awarded 119 degrees. The student population of Ripley, TN in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 229 male students and 133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ripley, TN are Black or African American (66 and 55.5%), followed by White (42 and 35.3%), Two or More Races (7 and 5.88%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 1.68%).

The largest universities in Ripley, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley (119 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ripley, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (64 and 53.8%), Medical Assistant (12 and 10.1%), and General Cosmetology (11 and 9.24%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 362 students enrolled in Ripley, TN, 63.3% men and 36.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 170 records, of which 28.2% were women and 71.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
9 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
56 degrees awarded
Electrician
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ripley, TN was General Cosmetology with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Ripley, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

119 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley with 119 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ripley, TN, which is 0.308 times less than the 91 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 1.57 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 42 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ripley, TN was $152,200 in 2023, which is 0.502 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,900 to $152,200, a 26.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Ripley, TN is 43.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ripley, TN have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ripley, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ripley, TN is $39,047. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Ripley, TN was Census Tract 504 with a value of $63,333, followed by Census Tract 505.03 and Census Tract 505.06, with respective values of $54,333 and $49,551.

Housing

Property

$152,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$32,563

$1,226

Median Property Taxes

±$210

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ripley, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ripley, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.8%

Homeownership

2023

74.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.8% of the housing units in Ripley, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ripley, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 504
Census Tract 505.03
Census Tract 505.06

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ripley, TN was Census Tract 504 with a value of $63,333, followed by Census Tract 505.03 and Census Tract 505.06, with respective values of $54,333 and $49,551.

The following map shows all of the places in Ripley, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,047

Median Household Income

± $5,485

2.8k

Number of Households

± 354

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.8k households in Ripley, TN declined from $39,047 from the previous year's value of $39,454.

The following chart displays the households in Ripley, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ripley, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (16.8%)
Worked At Home (2.71%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Ripley, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who worked at home (2.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ripley, TN have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Ripley, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ripley, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ripley, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ripley, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ripley, TN (2.15k out of 7.47k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ripley, TN is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of Ripley, TN has health coverage, with 26.1% on employee plans, 38.2% on Medicaid, 9.34% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lauderdale County, TN see 12726 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.702% decrease from the previous year (12816 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5022 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5022 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lauderdale County, TN.

12,726 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lauderdale County, TN

Primary care physicians in Lauderdale County, TN see an average of 12,726 patients per year. This represents a 0.702% decrease from the previous year (12,816 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lauderdale County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

26.1%

Employer Coverage

38.2%

Medicaid

9.34%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ripley, TN grew by 20.2% from 10.3% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ripley, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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