Ripley, TN is a small town located in the western part of the state with a population of 7,856 people and a population density of 592 people per square mile. Ripley is home to several local businesses, such as a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy and bank. It also has many outdoor activities available year-round like fishing, hunting and camping in the nearby woods. The town also offers a variety of other organizations such as the YMCA and Kiwanis Club. Local sporting events include high school football games during the Fall season and various youth sports leagues throughout the year. Overall, Ripley is filled with friendly citizens who are proud to call it home.
The population in Ripley is 7,856. There are 611 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ripley is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ripley is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ripley
- 33.2% are married
- 17.2% are divorced
- 16.2% are married with children
- 43.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ripley
- 42.0% are White
- 50.8% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander