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Old Ripley, Illinois
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Location of Ripley in Bond County and Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 532.47/sq mi (205.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62275
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-55717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399568 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Old Ripley, Illinois |
Old Ripley is a small village located in Bond County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 82 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Old Ripley
Old Ripley has had a few different names over the years. It was once known as New Berlin. Later, its name changed to Ripley. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1906. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography of Old Ripley
Old Ripley is a very small village. It covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. It is located in the state of Illinois, within Bond County.
People of Old Ripley
The number of people living in Old Ripley has changed over time. Here is a look at its population through the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 166 | — | |
| 1910 | 146 | — | |
| 1920 | 119 | −18.5% | |
| 1930 | 98 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 113 | 15.3% | |
| 1950 | 135 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 150 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 127 | −15.3% | |
| 1980 | 149 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 95 | −36.2% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 33.7% | |
| 2010 | 108 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −24.1% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 82 people living in Old Ripley. These people made up 30 households and 24 families. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of people were from two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 30 households, about 43% had children under 18 years old living with them. More than half of the households were married couples living together. About 20% of households were made up of single individuals. A small number of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had about 2.96 people.
Age Groups
The people in Old Ripley come from different age groups. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. The largest group, about 45%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 30.9 years.
See also
In Spanish: Old Ripley (Illinois) para niños
