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- Ripon is 0% more densely populated than Waco.
- People are 55.5% more likely to be married in Ripon.
- The Median Age is 10.9 years older in Ripon.
 Waco, TXRipon, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,961329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 2010125,360  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,146285,036,114
 Population - 1990103,590  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock65.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now36.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,032.193.4
 Land Area89.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waco, TXRipon, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Waco, TXRipon, CAUnited States
 White44.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waco, TXRipon, CAUnited States
 Married Population38.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.7%50.2%
 Never Married45.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.842.60
 Households50,990  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,39480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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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 6 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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