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Ripon, Wisconsin, in Fond Du Lac county, is 19 miles SW of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 6,828 residents.
In Ripon, about 54% of adults are married. People in Ripon have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Ripon.
In 2000, Ripon had a median family income of $51,100.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,425) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ripon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Ripon was owner-occupied.
In Ripon, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Ripon let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Ripon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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