Ripley County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,392 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 19.6 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -3.43% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,030 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ripley County declined by 20.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,754 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ripley County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,790 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.65% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ripley County is about 37% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $136,414 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $666 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.9% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ripley County is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $666 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ripley County spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 24.0 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.9 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,192 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,996 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 232 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Ripley County is 24 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ripley County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Ripley County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Ripley County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.9 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.7% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.6% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ripley County, Missouri.
What is the population of Ripley County, Missouri?
The population of Ripley County, Missouri is 12,392, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ripley County, Missouri?
The population density of Ripley County, Missouri is 19.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ripley County, Missouri?
The median household income in Ripley County, Missouri is $43,790, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ripley County, Missouri?
The median home price in Ripley County, Missouri is $136,414, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ripley County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Ripley County, Missouri is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.