Ripley County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ripley County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18137
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 446.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 448.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.100226
- Longitude
- -85.260494
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,959
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,095
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,471 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 1.7% |
| White | 27,710 | 95.7% |
| Black | 215 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,818 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 279 | 1.3% |
| White | 21,299 | 96.4% |
| Black | 164 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 186 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,095
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,924
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,889
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,539 | 94.7% |
| Black | 218 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,651
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,440 | 12.4% |
| Republican | 8,271 | 42.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,802 | 44.8% |
| Other | 138 | 0.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,617 | 48.9% |
| Female | 10,025 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,100 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 1.3% |
| Black | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,161
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,178 | 42.0% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 28.9% |
| Black | 7 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 28 | 29.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,055 | 42.2% |
| Female | 4,103 | 40.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,061 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,122 (20.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,461
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,070
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $860
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.