Ripon, California facts for kids
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Ripon, California
Almond Capital of the World
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"The Jewel of the Valley"
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Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
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 Ripon, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Joaquin |
| Incorporated | November 27, 1945 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.52 sq mi (14.29 km2) |
| • Land | 5.33 sq mi (13.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) 3.47% |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,013 |
| • Density | 3,077.18/sq mi (1,188.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95366
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-61026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277615 |
| Website | City website |
Ripon is a city in San Joaquin County, California. In 2010, about 14,297 people lived there. Ripon was first called Stanislaus City. It got its current name in 1876, named after Ripon, Wisconsin.
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Ripon's Story Through Time
Ripon was once known by other names like Murphy's Ferry and Stanislaus City. It was renamed for Ripon, Wisconsin, which itself was named after a city in England.
Ripon's economy mainly relies on farming. It is especially famous for growing lots of almonds. In 1998, the city started to grow a lot. New homes were built, and farmland was developed.
In 2003, a big road intersection was rebuilt. This led to new businesses like truck stops, restaurants, and a shopping center.
Where is Ripon Located?
Ripon is found at coordinates 37.740478 degrees North and -121.128224 degrees West.
The city covers about 5.5 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.3 square miles (13.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ripon?
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| 1950 | 1,550 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,894 | 22.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,679 | 41.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,509 | 31.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,455 | 112.5% | |
| 2000 | 10,146 | 36.1% | |
| 2010 | 14,297 | 40.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 16,386 | 14.6% | |
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In 2010, Ripon had 14,297 people. Most people lived in homes, not in group living places.
The average household had about 2.93 people. The average family had about 3.34 people.
About 28.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ripon was 37.1 years.
Most homes were owned by the people living in them. About 72.7% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest, 27.3%, were rented.
Getting Around Ripon
A new train station, called Ripon station, is planned for the city. It will be part of the Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail service. This will help people travel to and from Ripon.
Learning in Ripon
Students in Ripon go to schools in the Ripon Unified School District. There are five elementary schools for grades K-8. There is also one high school.
All schools in the district have good academic scores. Three of the elementary schools have especially high scores.
Schools in Ripon
- Colony Oak Elementary - This school is recognized as a California Distinguished School.
- Park View Elementary
- Ripon Elementary - Also a California Distinguished School.
- Ripona Elementary - Opened in 1965, it is a California Distinguished School.
- Weston Elementary - Opened in 1985, this is another California Distinguished School.
- Ripon High School
- Ripon Christian School
- Harvest High School
Famous People from Ripon
- Gay Jacobsen D'Asaro, a champion in fencing.
- Walter Hawkins, a gospel music artist who won a Grammy Award.
- Edward L. Kessel, a scientist who studied biology.
- Kim Johnston Ulrich, an actress.
See also
In Spanish: Ripon (California) para niños
