Ripon (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ripon, Wisconsin
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Location of Ripon (town), Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
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| • Total | 32.0 sq mi (82.8 km2) |
| • Land | 31.8 sq mi (82.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
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| • Total | 2,001 |
| • Density | 62.9/sq mi (24.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-68200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584040 |
Ripon is a small town located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live and work. In the year 2000, about 2,000 people called Ripon home.
The town of Ripon also includes two smaller communities. These are Arcade Acres and Wilmoore Heights.
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Exploring Ripon's Location and Size
Ripon is a town with a good amount of space. It covers a total area of about 32 square miles. Most of this area is land, which is where homes and buildings are.
A small part of the town is water. This includes lakes, rivers, or streams.
Who Lives in Ripon?
In 2000, there were 2,001 people living in Ripon. These people made up 507 households. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Most households in Ripon were families. About 69% of homes had married couples living together. Many homes also had children under 18 years old.
Age of Residents
The people in Ripon come in all ages. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old. A large group, about 35%, were young adults aged 18 to 24.
The median age in Ripon was 22 years old. This means half the people were younger than 22, and half were older.
Work and Earnings
In 2000, the average income for a family in Ripon was about $54,485 per year. This shows how much money families earned on average.
See also
In Spanish: Ripon (condado de Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) para niños
