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Ripon

Wisconsin · 7,863 residents · 4.974 sq mi
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Ripon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,304. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $121,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,863
+15%since 2000
from 6,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Ripon
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,304
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,399 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,045
+38%since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,693)
Black1.9%(153)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(659)
Asian1%(76)
Other1.2%(97)
Diversity Score29%(2,281)
Diversity Score
29
+307%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ripon, Wisconsin?

Ripon, Wisconsin has about 7,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ripon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Ripon, Wisconsin earns about $53,304 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 $121,800, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Ripon, Wisconsin?

About 27.9% 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 9.9% 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 622 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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