Ripley County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ripley County is located in Indiana with a total population of 29,039. It is the 55th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ripley County is 40.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ripley County is $71,084. This is 1% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $205,300. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ripley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ripley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.