Demographics & People — Ripley, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,718 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,799 |
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| Family Households | 1,858 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4956 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,985 |
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| Black or African American | 4,234 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,120 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,219 |
| American | 637 |
| Irish | 470 |
| English | 304 |
| German | 210 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 84 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| Subsaharan African | 76 |
| European | 52 |
Language
| English Only | 6,989 |
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| Spanish | 100 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,108 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 294 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,867 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ripley, Tennessee.
