Ripon, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ripon, California is 16,117 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 393rd-largest city in California. The median household income is $120,061, the median home value is $666,400, and the median age is 39.6.
The population has grown 12.4% since 2010 (14,453 → 16,252).
16,117
Population
3015
People / sq mi
$120,061
Median Income
$666,400
Median Home Value
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Ripon covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 3015 people per square mile.
About Ripon, CA
The poverty rate is what most separates Ripon from the typical city: 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Ripon is a city in California with a population of 16,117.
The typical household earns $120,061 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.8%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $666,400, with typical rent around $1,799.
Roughly 26.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.1% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Ripon city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Ripon city had a population of 14,453 in 2010 and 16,252 in 2024, a 12.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,386 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.85%.
16,252
Population (2024)
14,453
Population (2010)
16,386
Peak (2019)
0.85%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,453 |
| 2011 | 14,603 |
| 2012 | 14,724 |
| 2013 | 14,803 |
| 2014 | 14,998 |
| 2015 | 15,185 |
| 2016 | 15,551 |
| 2017 | 15,754 |
| 2018 | 16,018 |
| 2019 | 16,386 |
| 2020 | 16,121 |
| 2021 | 16,292 |
| 2022 | 16,190 |
| 2023 | 16,190 |
| 2024 | 16,252 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$120,061
Median Household Income
$52,891
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$666,400
Median Home Value
$1,799
Median Rent
67.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.6%
High School+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
81.9%
Public Transit
9.1%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.2%
Foreign Born
85.7%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
12.6%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.6% |
| Public Administration | 8.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ripon, California has a population of 16,117 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 393rd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Ripon, California is $120,061, with 1.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ripon, California is $666,400, with median monthly rent at $1,799 and a homeownership rate of 67.5%.
The median age in Ripon, California is 39.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 12.4% since 2010 (14,453 → 16,252).
Ripon city, CA Climate
Ripon city, CA has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) and receives about 299 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.1°C
Avg Temp
299
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 55 mm |
| February | 10° / 51° | 47 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 49 mm |
| April | 15° / 60° | 23 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 5 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 2 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 2 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 7 mm |
| October | 18° / 64° | 18 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 48 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 42 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ripon city, CA
The most comfortable months to visit Ripon city, CA are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.