City · California
Ripon, California
Ripon, city, in San Joaquin County, California. Ripon had 16,140 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,013 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,201 (±40). GEOID 0661026.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,140
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,013 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,201 ±40
Median household income
$133,380
±$25,268 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$704,800
±$35,192 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,851
±$150 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Ripon and what county is it in?
Ripon is a city in San Joaquin County, California. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 2,995 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ripon is in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ripon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 16,140 people lived in Ripon on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 16,013 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,201 (±40).
| Measure | Ripon | San Joaquin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,201±40 | 797,334 | +424 |
| Households | 5,582±293 | 245,250 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.88±0.15 | 3.19 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,742±315 | 260,151 | no clear change |
Ripon's population since 2000
From 10,146 in 2000 to 16,140 in 2025: up 59.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ripon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ripon?
The median resident of Ripon is 40.1 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.7%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ripon | San Joaquin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±1.7 | 35.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1%±2.6 pts | 26.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±2.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Male | 48.8%±2.9 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.7%±4.2 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2%±4.8 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±2.1 pts | 18.2% | +3.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5%±2.1 pts | 25.2% | −4.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8%±3.5 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±2.6 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4%±4.1 pts | 22.7% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.4%±2.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1%±4.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ripon earn?
Half of Ripon's 5,582 households earn less than $133,380 a year (±$25,268), against $92,179 in San Joaquin County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $103,763 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $29,617 after inflation. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ripon | San Joaquin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,380±$25,268 | $92,179 | +$29,617 |
| Mean household income | $162,102±$13,595 | $117,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,986±$4,556 | $37,266 | +$12,271 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4%±2.6 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9%±4.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±2.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±1.4 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±2.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ripon?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Ripon's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $704,800 by its owner (±$35,192). The median renter pays $1,851 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ripon | San Joaquin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $704,800±$35,192 | $530,700 | +$148,526 |
| Median gross rent | $1,851±$150 | $1,734 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9%±12.2 pts | 43.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,698±$166 | $2,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8%±5.4 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2%±5.4 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,742±315 | 260,151 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±4.6 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9%±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ripon building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Ripon in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ripon work and get to work?
80.4% of Ripon's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Ripon | San Joaquin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8%±3.1 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4%±4.8 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±3.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±2.7 pts | 10.6% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min±2.7 | 34.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ripon?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Ripon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,171 (Tract 50.04) to $154,983 (Tract 50.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50.01San Joaquin County | 6,459 | $100,230 |
| Tract 50.04San Joaquin County | 5,800 | $96,171 |
| Tract 50.03San Joaquin County | 6,709 | $154,983 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ripon) · Census block assignment files
How does Ripon compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ripon is the 2,294th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 322nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Ripon ranks 212th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 322nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 142nd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 457th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 212th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 314th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 432nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 494th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 744th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 519th | 988 |
| Median age | 516th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 540th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 641st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 607th | 1,069 |
Ripon's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Ripon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ripon?
14 of the 57 figures for Ripon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ripon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ripon.