Ripley, Tennessee
Ripley: City in Tennessee, United States
About
Ripley is a city located in the county of Lauderdale in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,445 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,624 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Ripley
| Population : | 7,624 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Lauderdale County |
| Postal code : | 38063 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 731 |
| Area : | 33.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city : | Ripley is capital of Lauderdale County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:38:13 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ripley is located at 35°44'43"N 89°31'47"W (35.7453600, -89.5298000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ripley
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ripley decreased by 10.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,445 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,354 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,330 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,290 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,192 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,089 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,065 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,983 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,895 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,753 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,624 | -1.69% | estimation process |
People born in Ripley (15)
People born in Ripley, including country blues musician Peetie Wheatstraw, actor Miles O'Keeffe, blues guitarist, songwriter and singer Sleepy John Estes, .
List
- Clark Howard he was born in 07/06/1932
- Bill Lewis (American baseball player) he was born in 15/10/1904
- Marion Case Cheek (United States admiral) he was born in 18/10/1888
- Nelson W. Winbush (American educator) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Norma Jean Wright (American singer)
- Renardo Foster (Player of American football) he was born in 15/07/1984
- Tre Hargett (American politician) he was born in 07/02/1969
- U. L. Gooch (former Kansas state senator and Wichita City Council member) he was born in 13/09/1923
- Romel Andrews (American football player) he was born in 04/07/1963
- Tommie Pierson Sr. (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1946
- Greg Morrow he was born in 01/01/2000
- Thurman Jennings (American baseball player) he was born in 16/08/1890
Schools in Ripley
College & universities near Ripley, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221388 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley | Ripley (TN) | 38063 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ripley, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
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- Ripley , Ohio village in Brown County, Ohio with a population of 1,002 people.
- Ripley , Indiana human settlement in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 972 people.
- Ripley , Maine human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 479 people.
- Ripley , Oklahoma city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 414 people.
- Ripley , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 82 people.
Other cities in Lauderdale County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lauderdale County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Henning | 929 | Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Gates | 598 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ripley distances to largest Tennessee cities
