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Richland

Missouri · 1,737 residents (2025 est.) · 2.267 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,268. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,136
+18%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−19%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,737 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,268
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,889
+33%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+7%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,720)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,841)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(138)
Diversity Score31%(663)
Diversity Score
31
+469%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Missouri?

Richland, Missouri has about 2,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Missouri?

The typical household in Richland, Missouri earns about $34,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Missouri expensive?

In Richland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,100, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Missouri?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Missouri?

About 25.9% of people in Richland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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