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Ripley, WV vs Elkins, WV

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- Elkins is 0% more densely populated than Ripley.
- People are 15.5% less likely to be married in Elkins.
- The Median Age is 4.2 years younger in Elkins.
 Ripley, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,980329,725,481
 Female Population47.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 20103,231  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,032285,036,114
 Population - 19903,023  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,924.593.4
 Land Area3.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ripley, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ripley, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 White94.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ripley, WVElkins, WVUnited States
 Married Population39.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married23.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.7%10.8%
 Widowed18.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households1,483  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,34180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children14.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households883  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Ripley    3 Reviews
jackie · Ripley, WV
open your eyes!
Over 16 years ago

thats right! this town has no diversity! i respect this town. i grew up here but would it kill anyone to add a little recreational fun in this town for the teenagers and  More

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bob · Evans, WV
Its good
Over 17 years ago

Everything in ripley is awesome but the cops are  More

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christy · Ripley, WV
Not a lot of diversity
Over 19 years ago

Pretty area and a nice place to live if you don't mind very little diversity and not a lot to do other than school sports. Very poor medical care and lack of  More

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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews
Delores · Athens, WV
Elkins does have it all
Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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gina · Elkins, WV
Elkins, WV
Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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