The population of Ripley, MS was estimated to be 5,500 in 2022. The median age of the Ripley population is 34.5.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ripley, MS is about 22% lower than the national average. The median household income in Ripley is $47,426.
Ripley, MS Education
High School Graduate: 46%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 18%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 73%
High School Graduate: 85%
Some College: 80%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 19%
High School Graduate: 3%
Some College: 2%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 5%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Ripley, MS. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Tippah
Ripley Job Market
Ripley is a small city in northern Mississippi with a population of around 5,000. Top industries in Ripley include Retail, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Ripley is growing steadily. People like working in Ripley because of its affordability, unique hill country blues music scene, and for being home to one of the oldest outdoor flea markets in the US called First Monday Trade Day. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Ripley than in the rest of the US.