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Ripon, CA vs Elkhart, IN

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- Elkhart is 0% more densely populated than Ripon.
- People are 36.1% less likely to be married in Elkhart.
- The Median Age is 6.0 years younger in Elkhart.
 Ripon, CAElkhart, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock53,838329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
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 Population - 201014,439  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock51,874285,036,114
 Population - 19907,455  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now125.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,986.093.4
 Land Area5.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ripon, CAElkhart, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Ripon, CAElkhart, INUnited States
 White63.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.3%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock26.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ripon, CAElkhart, INUnited States
 Married Population59.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households5,585  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,54280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,191  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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