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Richfield Springs

New York · 1,050 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 $39,300. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
1,050
−16%since 2000
from 1,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K1K2K1990201020202024Richfield Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,743
+47%since 2000
from $16,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,198)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(959)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(20)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score9.4%(99)
Diversity Score
9
+87%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield Springs, New York?

Richfield Springs, New York has about 1,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richfield Springs, New York earns about $39,300 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 $106,800, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield Springs, New York?

About 27.2% 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 31.3% 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 515 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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