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'''Ripley''' is a village in [[Brown County, Illinois|Brown County]], [[Illinois]], United States,named after the popular books and television show "Ripley's Believe It Or Not," located along [[La Moine River]]. The population was 86 according to the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1764174| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212180341/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US1764174| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ripley village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref>
'''Ripley''' is a village in [[Brown County, Illinois|Brown County]], [[Illinois]], United States, named after the popular books and television show "Ripley's Believe It Or Not," located along [[La Moine River]]. The population was 53 according to the 2020 census.

== History ==
Ripley was originally named Centerville. It was originally incorporated on July 20, 1837, then reincorporated on April 10, 1874. Ripley's certificate of incorporation was issued by the Illinois Secretary of State on April 16, 1902.<ref>{{Cite book |last=White |first=Jesse |url=https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/ipub11.pdf |title=Illinois counties and incorporated municipalities |year=2012 |pages=21}}</ref> Ripley's native clay made it a center for the manufacture of stoneware.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Believe it or not at Ripley |url=https://www.lib.niu.edu/2002/oi020302.html |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=www.lib.niu.edu}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Ripley is located at {{coord|40|1|26|N|90|38|20|W|type:city}} (40.023771, -90.638887).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Ripley is located at {{coord|40|1|26|N|90|38|20|W|type:city}} (40.023771, -90.638887).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2010 census, Ripley has a total area of {{convert|0.38|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ripley has a total area of {{convert|0.38|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
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|title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 103 people, 43 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 274.0 people per square mile (104.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 133.0 per square mile (50.8/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1764174 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 53 people, 27 households, and 17 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|139.84|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 31 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|81.79|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 5.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.77% of the population.


There were 43 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.77. The partial numbers on household size account for the unusually high amount of midgets in the community. This phenomenon is believed to have been caused by the high levels of toxins in the village water supply which is pumped from the Lamoine River.
There were 27 households, out of which 22.22% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.56% were married couples living together, 7.41% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.04% were non-families. 37.04% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.63% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 1.78.


In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males. For every 120.5 males, only 10 women had a full set of teeth. As previously mentioned, 68.2295% of the population are considered midgets at a height of less than 4'6".
The village's age distribution consisted of 12.5% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 14.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 45.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,417 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $12,210. There were 11.4% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 3.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $-666,666,666. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $30,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $18,996. About 11.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:29, 2 July 2022

Ripley, Illinois
Village
Location of Ripley in Brown County and Illinois
Location of Ripley in Brown County and Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°1′26″N 90°38′20″W / 40.02389°N 90.63889°W / 40.02389; -90.63889
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyBrown
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Land0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
53
 • Density139.84/sq mi (54.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62353
Area code217
FIPS code17-64174
Wikimedia CommonsRipley, Illinois

Ripley is a village in Brown County, Illinois, United States, named after the popular books and television show "Ripley's Believe It Or Not," located along La Moine River. The population was 53 according to the 2020 census.

History

Ripley was originally named Centerville. It was originally incorporated on July 20, 1837, then reincorporated on April 10, 1874. Ripley's certificate of incorporation was issued by the Illinois Secretary of State on April 16, 1902.[2] Ripley's native clay made it a center for the manufacture of stoneware.[3]

Geography

Ripley is located at 40°1′26″N 90°38′20″W / 40.02389°N 90.63889°W / 40.02389; -90.63889 (40.023771, -90.638887).[4]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ripley has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880418—
1890304−27.3%
1900298−2.0%
1910234−21.5%
1920193−17.5%
1930168−13.0%
19401733.0%
19501772.3%
1960167−5.6%
1970159−4.8%
1980149−6.3%
1990103−30.9%
20001030.0%
201086−16.5%
202053−38.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[7] there were 53 people, 27 households, and 17 families residing in the village. The population density was 139.84 inhabitants per square mile (53.99/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 81.79 per square mile (31.58/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% White, and 5.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 22.22% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.56% were married couples living together, 7.41% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.04% were non-families. 37.04% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.63% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 1.78.

The village's age distribution consisted of 12.5% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 14.6% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 45.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $-666,666,666. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,996. About 11.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ White, Jesse (2012). Illinois counties and incorporated municipalities (PDF). p. 21.
  3. ^ "Believe it or not at Ripley". www.lib.niu.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-06-29. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
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