Ripley, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ripley

Walnut Creek / Silver Springs

Whitten Town / Mount Zion

Cotton Plant / Lowrey

Chalybeate / Tiplersville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ripley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.7%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

678

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.0%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.1%
Seniors (65+): 25.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 23.5%
High School / GED: 28.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.7%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 38.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 16.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 98.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.5%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 50.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 18.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 81.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.0%
Spanish: 10.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 77.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources