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Richfield

California · 194 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 59 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $362,500. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−23%since 2023
from 253 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
355 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 463 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−6%since 2023
from 36.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
106213321428535201020202024Richfield
2024194
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,586
+37%since 2023
from $23,099 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
+26%since 2023
from 0.453 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $242,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,259 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(95)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score61%(154)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score57%(111)
Diversity Score
57
−7%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−5%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
Female
49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, California?

Richfield, California has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Richfield, California expensive?

In Richfield, California, the median home is worth about $362,500, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, California?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, California?

About 26.3% of people in Richfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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