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Richland

Michigan · 751 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Richland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,653. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $176,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
751
+27%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+10%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4025927829711K1990201020202024Richland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,653
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,398
+53%since 2000
from $23,777 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(563)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(706)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score12.9%(97)
Diversity Score
13
+71%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Michigan?

Richland, Michigan has about 751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Michigan?

The typical household in Richland, Michigan earns about $69,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Michigan expensive?

In Richland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $176,000, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Michigan?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Michigan?

About 3.4% of people in Richland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 286 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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