Demographics & People — Ripon, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,117 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,400 |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Total Households | 5,504 |
| Family Households | 4,485 |
| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4328 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,134 |
| Black or African American | 205 |
| Asian | 832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,718 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,422 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,021 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,243 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,085 |
| German | 2,327 |
| Irish | 2,219 |
| English | 1,731 |
| Italian | 1,564 |
| Dutch | 1,486 |
| Portuguese | 760 |
Language
| English Only | 13,070 |
| Spanish | 1,334 |
| Population 5+ | 15,253 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 973 |
| Population 18+ | 11,913 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ripon, California.