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Richfield

Kansas · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 1.003 sq mi
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Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $229,200. With a median age of 82.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 82.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 204%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−65%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
82.5
+57%since 2000
from 52.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14243545561990201020202024Richfield
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$87,988
+418%since 2000
from $16,974 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+131%since 2010
from 0.166 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing91.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction91.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,200
+204%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+48.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
91.7%
+74.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
29.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−62.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Kansas?

Richfield, Kansas has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Richfield, Kansas expensive?

In Richfield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $229,200.

How educated are people in Richfield, Kansas?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Richfield, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richfield, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richfield, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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