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Ripon

Wisconsin · 7,738 residents (2025 est.) · 4.974 sq mi
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Ripon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,772
+14%since 2000
from 6,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,738 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ripon
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,763
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,399 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,531
+75%since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(6,589)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(151)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(486)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(6,992)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(435)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other3.7%(285)
Diversity Score23.3%(1,808)
Diversity Score
23
+227%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripon, Wisconsin?

Ripon, Wisconsin has about 7,772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ripon, Wisconsin earns about $54,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ripon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Ripon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Ripon, Wisconsin?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ripon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ripon, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% of people in Ripon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ripon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Ripon, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 531 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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