Ripley, Mississippi

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ripley, Mississippi
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Ripley, Mississippi


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Mississippi
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Tippah
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area_total_km2 = 29.9
area_land_km2 = 29.8
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 11.5
area_land_sq_mi = 11.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5478
population_density_km2 = 184.1
population_density_sq_mi = 476.8

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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elevation_m = 152
elevation_ft = 499
latd = 34 |latm = 43 |lats = 57 |latNS = N
longd = 88 |longm = 56 |longs = 49 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 38663
area_code = 662
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blank_info = 28-62600
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Ripley is a city in Tippah County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 5,478 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Tippah CountyGR|6. Colonel William Clark Falkner, great-grandfather of author William Faulkner, was a prominent resident of Ripley in the mid- to late-19th century. W. C. Falkner's exploits in and around Ripley served as the model for Faulkner's character of Colonel John Sartoris.

Geography

Ripley is located at coor dms|34|43|57|N|88|56|49|W|city (34.732363, -88.947055)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 square miles (29.9 km²), of which, 11.5 square miles (29.8 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.35%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,478 people, 2,174 households, and 1,441 families residing in the city. The population density was 476.8 people per square mile (184.1/km²). There were 2,334 housing units at an average density of 203.1/sq mi (78.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.65% White, 19.90% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.34% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.91% of the population.

There were 2,174 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,728, and the median income for a family was $31,174. Males had a median income of $26,275 versus $20,160 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,979. About 18.3% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Ripley is served by the South Tippah School District. The Ripley school system includes Ripley Elementary School, Ripley Middle School, and Ripley High School.

Ripley Elementary School

"Website": http://www.stippah.k12.ms.us/RES/index.html

Ripley Middle School

"Organizations": Junior Beta Club, Academics, Band

"Athletics": Football Baseball, Softball, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Basketball, Cheerleading

"Website": http://www.stippah.k12.ms.us/rms/

Ripley High School

"Organizations": National Honor Society, Enrichment Volunteers, FCA, Student Council, Math and Science Team, Spanish Team, Library Club, Teenage Republicans, and the FCCLA

"Athletics": Football, Baseball, Fast-pitch, Slow-pitch Softball, Cheerleading, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Bastketball, Band, Golf, Tennis, Track, and Powerlifting

"Athletic Recognition": Ripley High School Cheerleaders, Lady's Basketball Team, and the Band have held State titles.

"Website": http://www.stippah.k12.ms.us/rhs/

Fosters Cosmetology College

"Phone Number": [phone]

Culture

First Monday Trade Day

Ripley is the home of the First Monday Trade Day held the weekend prior to the first Monday of every month. It is one of the oldest outdoor flea markets in the United States. It started around the turn of the century at the old square but is now held south of Ripley along Highway 15 across from the Tippah County Fair Grounds.

"Website": http://www.firstmonday.ripley.ms/

Notable natives

* Super Bowl winner Jim Miller punted for the San Francisco 49ers when they won Super Bowl XVI. He is also known as the "bare-foot" kicker.
* Super Bowl winner Kendall Simmons was on offensive lineman for the Pitsburg Steelers when they won Super Bowl XL. He still plays in the NFL for the Steelers and is one of the few players in the league to have diabetes.
* Author John Grisham spent a few years of his childhood attending Ripley Elementary School.
* The Grandparents of former President of the United States Bill Clinton are buried in Ripley

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