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Richland

Iowa · 584 residents · 1.034 sq mi
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Richland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584
−1%since 2000
from 587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
565 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4755416076727381990201020202024Richland
2024544
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,912
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,174
+44%since 2000
from $14,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(575)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−32%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Iowa?

Richland, Iowa has about 584 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Iowa?

The typical household in Richland, Iowa earns about $46,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Iowa expensive?

In Richland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Iowa?

About 3.8% of people in Richland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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