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Ripon

California · 16,013 residents · 5.325 sq mi
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Ripon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,110. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $472,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,013
+58%since 2000
from 10,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,007 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,905 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+12%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K12K14K17K1990201020202024Ripon
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,110
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,945
+86%since 2000
from $20,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,100
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+81%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(7,844)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,843)
Asian1.4%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(4,202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(9,901)
Black1.1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino25%(3,999)
Asian5.8%(928)
Other4.7%(755)
Diversity Score66.8%(10,704)
Diversity Score
67
+61%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripon, California?

Ripon, California has about 16,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripon, California?

The typical household in Ripon, California earns about $89,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripon, California expensive?

In Ripon, California, the median home is worth about $472,100, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.

How educated are people in Ripon, California?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ripon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripon, California?

About 6.5% of people in Ripon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,558 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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