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Richfield

Idaho · 431 residents · 0.656 sq mi
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Richfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+5%since 2000
from 412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
657 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+20%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3283984695396101990201020202024Richfield
2024586
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,267
+59%since 2000
from $12,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(61)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.9%(30)
Diversity Score43.9%(189)
Diversity Score
44
+121%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Idaho?

Richfield, Idaho has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Idaho?

The typical household in Richfield, Idaho earns about $47,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, Idaho expensive?

In Richfield, Idaho, the median home is worth about $128,800, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Idaho?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, Idaho?

About 13.9% of people in Richfield, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richfield, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Richfield, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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