Ripley City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 3263 people in the city, organized into 1423 households, and 894 families living in the city. The population density was 1056.3 people per square mile (407.84/kmē), giving it the 145th most densely populated city among the West Virginia. There were 1543 housing units at an average density of 499.4 per square mile (192.82/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.17 persons, and the average family size was 2.78 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 19.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 24% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males. The median age is 44.9 years, The median age of males was 41.7 years, for females the median age was 48.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 3205 White, 2 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 7 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 35 from two or more races and 12 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $25861, it is West Virginia's 147th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37027, it is the 100th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15451, making its West Virginia's 129th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $16944, The median income for males was $24331, compared to $12791 for females.
In 2000, 800 pupils and students, of which 54.25% are male and 45.75% are female, 24.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.63% nursery or pri school, 4.13% kindergarten, 48.75% elementary school, 23.5% high school and 19% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3263 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3261 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3262 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3241 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3236 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3229 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3248 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3225 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3234 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3240 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3241 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 11 | 37 |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 33 | |
| Elementary school | 197 | 193 | 390 |
| High school | 138 | 50 | 188 |
| College or graduate school | 73 | 79 | 152 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley city, West Virginia | $25861 | $37027 | $15451 |
| Jackson County, West Virginia | $32434 | $38021 | $16205 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |