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Richland

Missouri · 1,863 residents · 2.267 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,863
+3%since 2000
from 1,805 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
822 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−1%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,256
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,083
+41%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,714)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(52)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other6.4%(119)
Diversity Score24.2%(451)
Diversity Score
24
+345%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Missouri?

Richland, Missouri has about 1,863 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Missouri?

The typical household in Richland, Missouri earns about $32,256 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Missouri?

About 15.5% 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 19.3% of people in Richland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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