 In 1881 the population of Little Ribston stood at 181 people, but by 1901 had decreased to 174 people.10 years later, In 1911, the population of Little Ribston was only 173 people, only one less from the figure in 1901.The population of the village decreased significantly in 1921, to 149 people, mainly caused by the first world war but then gradually started to climb in the years that followed.