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Ripley, Illinois
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Location of Ripley in Brown County and Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 139.84/sq mi (54.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62353
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-64174 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399080 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ripley, Illinois |
Ripley is a small village located in Brown County, Illinois, United States. It sits along the La Moine River. In 2020, a census showed that 53 people lived in Ripley.
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History of Ripley
Ripley was first called Centerville. It became an official village on July 20, 1837. Later, it was reincorporated on April 10, 1874. The state of Illinois officially recognized Ripley on April 16, 1902.
Ripley was once known for making stoneware. This was because the area had a special type of clay that was perfect for it.
Where is Ripley Located?
Ripley is found at these coordinates: 40°1′26″N 90°38′20″W / 40.02389°N 90.63889°W. This means it's at 40.023771 degrees North latitude and -90.638887 degrees West longitude.
The village covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 418 | — | |
| 1890 | 304 | −27.3% | |
| 1900 | 298 | −2.0% | |
| 1910 | 234 | −21.5% | |
| 1920 | 193 | −17.5% | |
| 1930 | 168 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 173 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 177 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 167 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 159 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 149 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 103 | −30.9% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 53 | −38.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 53 people living in Ripley. These people lived in 27 different homes, and 17 of these homes were families. The village had about 140 people per square mile.
Most people in Ripley are White, making up about 94.34% of the population. About 5.66% of the people are from two or more races. A small number, 3.77%, are Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 27 homes, about 14.8% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 55.56%, were married couples. About 7.41% of homes had a female head of household with no husband present. Around 37.04% of all homes were single people or groups not considered families.
About 29.63% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 2.24. For families, the average size was 1.78 people.
Age Distribution
The ages of people in Ripley vary. About 12.5% of the population was under 18 years old. No one was between 18 and 24 years old. About 14.6% were between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 27.1% of the population. A large portion, 45.8%, were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 64.3 years.
For every 100 females, there were 100 males. If you look at people 18 and older, for every 100 females, there were 110 males.
Income and Poverty
The average income for a home in Ripley was $26,250. Men earned about $38,750, while women earned about $30,625. The average income per person in the village was $18,996.
About 11.8% of families and 12.5% of all people in Ripley lived below the poverty line. This included 33.3% of those under 18 and 9.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Ripley (Illinois) para niños
