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Ripon, CA


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Ripon, California

Ripon, California, in San Joaquin county, is 9 miles NW of Modesto, California (center to center) and 50 miles NE of San Jose, California. Part of the surrounding Stockton - Lodi metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ripon is home to some 10,146 residents.

The People and Families of Ripon

In Ripon, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Ripon are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ripon had a median family income of $62,592.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,220) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ripon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ripon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Ripon was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Ripon, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Ripon, CA

Comparing Ripon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Male Share of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population58
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime54

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