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Ripon, CA vs Independence, OR

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Ripon.
- People are 19.2% less likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 10.5 years younger in Independence.
 Ripon, CAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,850329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.538.4
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 Population - 201014,439  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,035285,036,114
 Population - 19907,455  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock80.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now125.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,428.593.4
 Land Area5.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ripon, CAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Ripon, CAIndependence, ORUnited States
 White63.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ripon, CAIndependence, ORUnited States
 Married Population59.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.1%50.2%
 Never Married27.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.302.60
 Households5,585  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,03780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,191  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%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 Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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