Ripley County's estimated 2026 population is 10,718 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ripley County is the 81st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 14,102 and has seen a growth of -24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 38.1 years
There are 8,123 adults, (2,134 of whom are seniors) in Ripley County.
Female: 5,307 (49.6%)
Male: 5,401 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Ripley County includes 92.65% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,921 | 92.65% |
| Two or more races | 662 | 6.18% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.11% |
Ripley County's average per capita income is $34,967. Household income levels show a median of $42,037. The poverty rate stands at 24.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,802 | - |
| Families | $61,644 | $67,001 |
| Households | $42,037 | $55,178 |
| Non Families | $22,063 | $30,815 |
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