Rocky Ripple, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 631, Rocky Ripple's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rocky Ripple is a small community located in Indiana, within Marion County. The total population is 631. It ranks as the 459th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rocky Ripple is 42.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rocky Ripple is $72,813. This is 1% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $194,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Rocky Ripple is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rocky Ripple is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

52.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rocky Ripple in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.7%. Notably, 24.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rocky Ripple, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.