Ripley (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Ripley, New York
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 Ripley (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Town | Ripley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 852 |
| • Density | 620.99/sq mi (239.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14775
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-61874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962542 |
Ripley is a small community in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 852 people lived here.
Ripley is easy to find because it's located right on U.S. Route 20 and Interstate 90. It's also just a few miles east of the border with the state of Pennsylvania.
About Ripley's Location
Ripley is located in the northeast part of its larger surrounding area, which is also called the town of Ripley. The entire area of the CDP is land, covering about 3.55 square kilometers (or 1.37 square miles).
People Living in Ripley
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| 2020 | 852 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 1,030 people living in Ripley. These people lived in 418 different homes, with 285 of them being families. The community is mostly made up of people who identify as White.
Many homes in Ripley have children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. There were also homes led by a single parent or individuals living alone.
The people in Ripley are of different ages. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. There were also many adults between 25 and 44, and a good number of older adults aged 65 or more. The average age in Ripley was 38 years old.
Most families in Ripley had a yearly income around $37,188 in 2000. Some families and individuals, including some children and older adults, lived below the poverty line.
