thumb|Sign welcoming people to Rocky Ripple

thumb|[[Indiana Central Canal facing south from the 53rd Street bridge in Rocky Ripple]]

Rocky Ripple is a town in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 655 at the 2020 census. the town was incorporated as an "included town" as part of Unigov, the consolidated city-county government of Indianapolis and Marion County, in 1970; it also retains a separate functioning town government under IC 36-3-1-11. Although not far from the Indianapolis city center, Rocky Ripple is a somewhat isolated area, located between the Indiana Central Canal and the White River; only two traffic-supporting bridges over the canal provide access to the town.

Geography

Rocky Ripple is located in northern Marion County. It is bordered to the north and west by the White River and to the southeast by the Indiana Central Canal. To the south it is bordered by athletic fields on the Butler University campus. The town is north of downtown Indianapolis.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rocky Ripple has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 606 people, 291 households, and 158 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 315 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 89.1% White, 6.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 291 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.7% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 40.3 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census

Zoned schools include: Fox Hill Elementary School, Westlane Middle School, and North Central High School (the sole comprehensive high school of the school district).

Notable events and venues

Hohlt Park is near the center of the town, and Wahpihani Park is in the northwest, adjacent to the town hall and the White River.

The town hosts the annual Rocky Ripple Festival, a popular summer event that focuses on the arts and serves as the main fundraiser for the Rocky Ripple Community Association.

See also

  • List of cities surrounded by another city
  • List of neighborhoods in Indianapolis

References

  • Rocky Ripple weather (NWS)