CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Richland

Michigan · 946 residents · 1.015 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kalamazoo metro area
Compare
The short version

Richland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,042. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+60%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4025927829711K1990201020202024Richland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,042
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,035
+52%since 2000
from $23,777 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Richland on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(871)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score12.2%(116)
Diversity Score
12
+61%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Richland

Southport
Pop 873
Hosford
Pop 982
Avalon
Pop 886
Chokoloskee
Pop 808
Places similar to Richland
Head to head

Compare Richland to nearby cities

RICHLAND VS
Kalamazoo
Income$52,272−26%
Home value$179,000−6%
Population72,683+7583%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHLAND VS
Westwood
Income$58,205−18%
Home value$193,400+2%
Population8,867+837%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHLAND VS
Battle Creek
Income$55,693−22%
Home value$141,900−25%
Population52,021+5399%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHLAND VS
Portage
Income$83,212+17%
Home value$262,300+38%
Population49,862+5171%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Michigan?

Richland, Michigan has about 946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Michigan?

The typical household in Richland, Michigan earns about $71,042 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Michigan?

About 44.2% 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 8.5% 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 481 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Richland with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →