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Richville

Minnesota · 82 residents (2025 est.) · 0.986 sq mi
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Richville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $156,300. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 174%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−65%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+62%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:82 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3362921211501990201020202024Richville
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,545
+81%since 2000
from $16,290 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−48%since 2010
from 0.721 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+174%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+200%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
31.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% 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
40.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
29.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richville, Minnesota?

Richville, Minnesota has about 44 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Richville, Minnesota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richville, Minnesota expensive?

In Richville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Richville, Minnesota?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richville, Minnesota?

About 38.6% of people in Richville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Richville, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 96 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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