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Richfield

California · 309 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Richfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $184,100. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
+3%since 2019
from 300 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
565 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 548 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2019
from 34.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
106213321428535201020202024Richfield
2024194
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,768
−9%since 2019
from $21,726 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $205,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,075 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
15.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic60%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(118)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(182)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(69)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score48.5%(150)
Diversity Score
49
−20%since 2019
from 61 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−13%since 2019
from 23.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
51.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
11.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, California?

Richfield, California has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, California?

The typical household in Richfield, California earns about $46,250 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 $184,100, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, California?

About 25.8% 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 17.0% of people in Richfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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