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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richfield Springs

New York · 1,255 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Richfield Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,170. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 310 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,255
−20%since 1990
from 1,565 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,246 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 1,554 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
+25%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9611K1K1K2K1990201020202024Richfield Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,170
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,637 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,865
+64%since 1990
from $10,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
31.9% rent
2.0
−20%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,556)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score1.4%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,198)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.9%(11)
Diversity Score5%(63)
5
+252%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield Springs, New York?

Richfield Springs, New York has about 1,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richfield Springs, New York?

The typical household in Richfield Springs, New York earns about $30,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield Springs, New York expensive?

In Richfield Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield Springs, New York?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield Springs, New York?

About 12.2% of people in Richfield Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richfield Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Richfield Springs, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 310 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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