Ripon, Wisconsin

city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Ripon [ɹɪpɘn] is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,733 at the 2010 census. Ripon is often called the "Birthplace of the Republican Party" because this is where the political party was founded.

Ripon, Wisconsin
City
Looking at Downtown Ripon
Looking at Downtown Ripon
Location of Ripon in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Location of Ripon in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Ripon, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Ripon, Wisconsin
Ripon, Wisconsin
Location within the state of Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°50′42″N 88°50′23″W / 43.84500°N 88.83972°W / 43.84500; -88.83972
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Fond du Lac
settled1849
Area
 • Total5.03 sq mi (13.02 km2)
 • Land4.97 sq mi (12.88 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,863
 • Density1,581/sq mi (610.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-68175
Websitecityofripon.com

References change

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.