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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,772

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90%6,992

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%435

Two or More

1.9%150

Other

1.5%118

Black

0.5%35

Asian

0.3%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%299

High School Diploma

34.7%1,862

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%246

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%387

Associate's Degree

14.7%788

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%1,001

Master's Degree

4.3%233

Professional Degree

0.7%37

Doctorate

0.7%37

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

24.4%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%2,114

Renter-Occupied

35.6%1,168

Total Units

3,292

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

0.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%88

$50K–$100K

5.9%124

$100K–$150K

24.1%509

$150K–$200K

35.4%749

$200K–$300K

14.7%310

$300K–$500K

14.6%308

$500K–$1M

1.2%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,763

Mean Household Incomei

$79,021

Per Capita Incomei

$35,531

Poverty Ratei

11.5%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

4,024

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%98

$10K–$15K

4.4%145

$15K–$20K

5.8%191

$20K–$25K

4.2%138

$25K–$30K

5.9%192

$30K–$35K

5.3%173

$35K–$40K

3.3%109

$40K–$45K

6.1%201

$45K–$50K

3.9%128

$50K–$60K

9.5%312

$60K–$75K

12.6%413

$75K–$100K

9.5%311

$100K–$125K

8.1%266

$125K–$150K

10.3%339

$150K–$200K

4.6%151

$200K+

3.5%115

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

Residentsi

116

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes83% occupied$447/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 865 homes96% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,763/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

73.9%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

23.5%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

60.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.5% of subsidized households are minority

43.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2052.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

114

Germany

Philippines

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,780

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

376(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured