Ripon, WI

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2023 Population

7,803

0.256% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.3

5.1% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.4%

13.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$59,063

4.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$161,500

5.69% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,063

6.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Ripon, WI had a population of 7.8k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $59,063. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ripon, WI declined from 7,823 to 7,803, a −0.256% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,563 to $59,063, a 4.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ripon, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), and White (Hispanic) (0.897%).

None of the households in Ripon, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Ripon, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ripon, WI are Ripon College (213 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Ripon, WI was $161,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Ripon, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ripon, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ripon, WI is home to a population of 7.8k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.49% of Ripon, WI residents were born outside of the country (194 people).

In 2023, there were 36.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.16k people) in Ripon, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 194 Two+ (Hispanic) and 130 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Ripon, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ripon, WI was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ripon, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ripon, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.16k ± 231
Two+ (Hispanic)
194 ± 160
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
130 ± 82.6

4.09%

Hispanic Population

319 people

4.09% of the people in Ripon, WI are hispanic (319 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ripon, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

194 people

1.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

129 people

As of 2023, 2.49% of Ripon, WI residents (194 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ripon, WI was 1.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ripon, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
97 ± 57
Gulf War (2001-)
90 ± 73
Korea
23 ± 27

Ripon, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ripon, WI employs 4.06k people. The largest industries in Ripon, WI are Manufacturing (911 people), Retail Trade (461 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,809), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($75,809), and Public Administration ($68,125).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.06k

2023 Value

± 491

6.03%

1 Year growth

± 16.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ripon, WI grew at a rate of 6.03%, from 3.83k employees to 4.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ripon, WI, are Production Occupations (686 people), Sales & Related Occupations (376 people), and Management Occupations (353 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ripon, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.06k

2023 Value

± 491

6.03%

1 Year growth

± 16.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ripon, WI grew at a rate of 6.03%, from 3.83k employees to 4.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ripon, WI, are Manufacturing (911 people), Retail Trade (461 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ripon, WI, though some of these residents may live in Ripon, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,221

Median earning men ± $5,089

$30,595

Median earning women ± $6,344

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,158), Public Administration ($70,774), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,140).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,319), Wholesale Trade ($65,938), and Manufacturing ($48,693).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ripon, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Ripon, WI awarded 213 degrees. The student population of Ripon, WI in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 400 male students and 334 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ripon, WI are White (172 and 82.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18 and 8.61%), Black or African American (6 and 2.87%), and Asian (6 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Ripon, WI by number of degrees awarded are Ripon College (213 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ripon, WI are General Psychology (24 and 11.3%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (18 and 8.45%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (17 and 7.98%).

The median tuition cost in Ripon, WI for private four year colleges is $50,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Ripon, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 734 (54.5% men and 45.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 734 students enrolled in Ripon, WI, 54.5% men and 45.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 569 records, of which 47.5% were women and 52.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
18 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ripon, WI was General Psychology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ripon, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ripon College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

213 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ripon College with 213 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ripon, WI, which is 0.677 times less than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 172 degrees mean that there were 9.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 18 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ripon, WI was $161,500 in 2023, which is 0.532 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $152,800 to $161,500, a 5.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Ripon, WI is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ripon, WI have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ripon, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$161,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,584

$2,181

Median Property Taxes

±$357

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ripon, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ripon, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2023

58.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.4% of the housing units in Ripon, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ripon, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 416
Census Tract 415

The following map shows all of the places in Ripon, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,063

Median Household Income

± $7,940

3.44k

Number of Households

± 471

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.44k households in Ripon, WI grew to $59,063 from the previous year's value of $56,563.

The following chart displays the households in Ripon, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ripon, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (8.25%)

In 2023, 72.8% of workers in Ripon, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ripon, WI have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Ripon, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ripon, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ripon, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ripon, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ripon, WI (732 out of 7.05k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ripon, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.6% of the population of Ripon, WI has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.973% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fond du Lac County, WI see 2144 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.68% increase from the previous year (2068 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1288 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 640 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,144 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fond du Lac County, WI

Primary care physicians in Fond du Lac County, WI see an average of 2,144 patients per year. This represents a 3.68% increase from the previous year (2,068 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fond du Lac County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.1% were men and 54.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.37%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

0.973%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ripon, WI declined by 19.6% from 2.95% to 2.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ripon, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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