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Richfield

California · 306 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Richfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has grown 26% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $183,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
+26%vs 2011
vs 243 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
559 / sq mi
+26%vs 2011
vs 444 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
−5%vs 2011
vs 42.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
106213321428535201020202024Richfield
2024194
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,969 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$21,246
−2%vs 2011
vs $21,631 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.424 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade32.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $117,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $850 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−29.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.2% in 2011
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.0%
+19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+68%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian3.7%(9)
Other6.6%(16)
Diversity Score25.5%(62)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(14)
Diversity Score48.9%(150)
Diversity Score
49
+92%vs 2011
vs 26 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 22.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Female
44.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, California?

Richfield, California has about 306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, California?

The typical household in Richfield, California earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, California expensive?

In Richfield, California, the median home is worth about $183,900, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, California?

About 12.1% 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 14.2% of people in Richfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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