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 190 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7454,-89.5298 |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city | Ripley is capital of Lauderdale County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:10:45 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ripley is located at 35°44'43"N 89°31'47"W (35.7453600, -89.5298000).
Ripley map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ripley decreased by 9.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,445 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,354 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,330 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,290 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,192 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,089 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,065 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,983 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,895 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,753 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,624 | -1.66% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Ripley
1City of Ripley TN
110 Washington St, Ripley, TN 38063 View details
Phone: +17316354000 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ripley, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221388 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley | Ripley (TN) | 38063 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ripley, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ripley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley Post Office | Ripley (TN) | 38063 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ripley, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 5,189 people.
- Ripley, West Virginia town in West Virginia. with a population of 3,139 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Ripley distances to largest Tennessee cities