Ripley, IN County is located in the state of Indiana. It has a population of 28,953 people and a population density of 64 people per square mile. Ripley is a small rural community with many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events. Some local businesses include the Ripley County Farmers Market, the Ripley County Arts & Crafts Festival, and the Ripley County Historical Society. Year-round outdoor activities range from fishing to camping to bird watching. There are also several local organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Ripley County that offer programs for various ages. Local sporting events include basketball at South Ripley High School as well as football and track & field at both South Ripley High School and Jac-Cen-Del Middle School.
The population in Ripley County is 28,953. There are 65 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ripley County is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ripley County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ripley County
- 56.9% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 11.7% have children, but are single
Race in Ripley County
- 95.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander