Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ripon, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,201

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.2%10,236

Hispanic/Latino

23.7%3,846

Asian

5.9%958

Two or More

4.4%706

Black

1.5%235

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%162

Other

0.4%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%479

High School Diploma

19.7%2,114

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%862

Some College (1+ yr)

20.5%2,193

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,207

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%2,026

Master's Degree

7.4%789

Professional Degree

1.4%155

Doctorate

1.6%174

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$704,800

Median Renti

$1,851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%3,672

Renter-Occupied

34.2%1,910

Total Units

5,742

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.1%5

$50K–$100K

0.9%32

$100K–$150K

0.1%4

$200K–$300K

0.8%30

$300K–$500K

13.4%492

$500K–$1M

75.8%2,785

$1M+

8.8%324

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

179

$1,250–$1,500

245

$1,500–$2,000

574

$2,000+

735

Year Built

2010–2019

10.9%628

2000–2009

33.5%1,922

1990–1999

12.2%698

1980–1989

15.8%905

1970–1979

10.4%596

1960–1969

6.5%372

1950–1959

6.8%388

1940–1949

1.2%71

1939 or earlier

2.8%162

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.3%3,814

Electricity

27.9%1,555

Solar

2.4%132

Wood

0.7%39

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%21

No Fuel

0.4%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$133,380

Mean Household Incomei

$162,102

Per Capita Incomei

$55,986

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

7,940

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%73

$10K–$15K

0.6%33

$15K–$20K

1%57

$20K–$25K

1.7%93

$25K–$30K

0.7%40

$30K–$35K

1.7%97

$35K–$40K

3.8%214

$40K–$45K

1.4%76

$45K–$50K

2.3%127

$50K–$60K

6.4%355

$60K–$75K

6.8%378

$75K–$100K

14.5%812

$100K–$125K

6.6%369

$125K–$150K

4.5%253

$150K–$200K

16.7%934

$200K+

29.9%1,671

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2127.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

317

India

244

Philippines

142

Germany

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,459

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,725

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

897(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured